Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 March 2023
286. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine 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. [14849/23]
View answerThe information is not readily available and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.End of Take
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51.
Appendix 1 sets out the average number of formal training days completed by staff in my Department during the period 2019 to 2022. The information contained in Appendix 1 reflects the training facilitated by the learning and development function in my Department. My Department uses the OneLearning Learning Management System (LMS) for the purposes of recording such training. The LMS is configured to record training for all staff under the Civil Service general service grade structure, i.e. from Services Officer to Principal Officer. Training completed by technical and professional grades in my Department is consequently recorded against the general service grade equivalent for the role.
The Senior Public Service (SPS) comprises all serving Civil Servants at Secretary General, Deputy Secretary, Assistant Secretary and Director level. Development initiatives are provided to SPS members in my Department by the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform. The initiatives are informed through internationally and European based research and benchmarking with the OECD and other research and learning institutions.
My Department prioritises the development of employees’ skills as essential for organisational success. Learning solutions are sourced and procured to align with strategic business objectives and are evaluated accordingly. My Department has a range of Learning and Development interventions, methods and processes which are available to support staff in reaching their maximum potential, in recognition of the critical role they play in achieving organisational goals and objectives.
Appendix 1
|
2019 |
Total Incidences of Training |
Total Number of Days in training |
Average Training Days |
|
Administrative Officer |
1705 |
1931 |
1.1 |
|
Assistant Principal |
2183 |
2470 |
1.1 |
|
Clerical Officer |
1279 |
1251 |
1.0 |
|
Executive Officer |
1991 |
2208 |
1.1 |
|
Higher Executive Officer |
587 |
607.5 |
1.0 |
|
Principal Officer |
660 |
704.6 |
1.1 |
|
Services Officer |
19 |
20.6 |
1.1 |
|
Totals |
8566 |
9317.8 |
1.1 |
|
2020 |
Total Incidences of Training |
Total Number of Days in training |
Average Training Days |
|
Administrative Officer |
647 |
372.5 |
0.6 |
|
Assistant Principal |
950 |
445.4 |
0.5 |
|
Clerical Officer |
420 |
226 |
0.5 |
|
Executive Officer |
512 |
331.9 |
0.6 |
|
Higher Executive Officer |
254 |
156.9 |
0.6 |
|
Principal Officer |
261 |
134.2 |
0.5 |
|
Services Officer |
19 |
12.8 |
0.7 |
|
Totals |
3174 |
1758.7 |
0.6 |
|
2021 |
Total Incidences of Training |
Total Number of Days in training |
Average Training Days |
|
Administrative Officer |
1063 |
831.5 |
0.8 |
|
Assistant Principal |
2827 |
1894.3 |
0.7 |
|
Clerical Officer |
325 |
291.75 |
0.9 |
|
Executive Officer |
787 |
581.1 |
0.7 |
|
Higher Executive Officer |
381 |
320.25 |
0.8 |
|
Principal Officer |
754 |
553 |
0.7 |
|
Services Officer |
26 |
19 |
0.7 |
|
Total |
6252 |
4544.9 |
0.7 |
|
2022 |
Total Incidences of Training |
Total Number of Days in training |
Average Training Days |
|
Administrative Officer |
1091 |
1133.5 |
1.0 |
|
Assistant Principal |
1427 |
1341 |
0.9 |
|
Clerical Officer |
428 |
431.25 |
1.0 |
|
Executive Officer |
1062 |
1050 |
1.0 |
|
Higher Executive Officer |
413 |
412.7 |
1.0 |
|
Principal Officer |
501 |
483 |
1.0 |
|
Services Officer |
14 |
8 |
0.6 |
|
Total |
5040 |
4991.5 |
1.0 |
