Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 March 2023
277. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health 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. [14861/23]
View answerStaff in the Department of Health set their annual learning and development goals through the PMDS process. These goals are set in discussion with their line manager while also addressing the skills requirements of the Department of Health.
Staff are offered a variety of learning and development opportunities that are focused on meeting their training needs. They have access to a wide selection of Civil Service tailored training courses through the OneLearning system, external training and informal or on-the-job training.
The attached table sets out the Department of Health's current record of the average number of days training undertaken, by grade, from 2019 to 2022. It is confined to formal training and development excluding informal and formal education leading to academic and professional qualifications. Information regarding an international comparison is not available to the Department at this time.
Avg. training days per person by grade for 2019 - 2022
|
Grade/Year |
2022 |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
|
AO |
5.6 |
6.5 |
1.4 |
1.6 |
|
AP |
2.2 |
1.2 |
3.8 |
0.8 |
|
CO |
2.0 |
1.4 |
2.0 |
0.9 |
|
EO |
2.3 |
1.8 |
1.4 |
1.0 |
|
HEO |
2.5 |
1.4 |
2.5 |
0.7 |
|
MB |
0.1 |
0.2 |
11.0 |
0.1 |
|
PO |
1.4 |
0.8 |
4.6 |
0.5 |
|
SVO |
0.0 |
0.4 |
1.8 |
0.2 |
