Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 March 2023
156. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the average number of days training per grade, in his Department in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022; how this compares internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14850/23]
View answerMy Department is committed to providing an excellent and proactive Learning & Development service to all officers aligned with our strategic objectives, which values staff and develops their careers in a supportive environment to achieve success.
Based on the information available, the number of training interventions per grade is outlined in the table below. It should be noted by the Deputy that this does not include information sessions, well-being sessions, eLearning courses and academic courses undertaken by officers. Therefore, a complete total of interventions and consequently an average is not available.
|
YEAR |
Principal |
Assistant Principal |
Higher Executive Officer |
Administrative Officer |
Executive Officer |
Clerical Officer |
Service Officer/Store Person |
|
2019 |
72 |
231 |
395 |
28 |
460 |
299 |
28 |
|
2020 |
33 |
136 |
155 |
9 |
224 |
211 |
4 |
|
2021 |
17 |
84 |
172 |
10 |
151 |
107 |
5 |
|
2022 |
43 |
93 |
170 |
7 |
121 |
83 |
3 |
It is not possible to compare my Department’s average number of training days per grade against international standards, as this would require significant research including the identification of analogous grades in other civil services.
