Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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174. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost of providing external coaching and-or training services for staff development in his Department over the past five years and to date in 2017, by cost per year, in tabular form; the company that delivered the training courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48811/17]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table and includes expenditure on learning and development initiatives covering general training programmes and continuous professional development undertaken by my Department.

The Civil Service Renewal Plan is committed, inter alia, to ensuring through appropriate training and life-long learning and development that the Civil Service has the necessary expertise to advise on and implement public policy in a complex and changing world. My Department’s commitment to learning and development supports the Plan by ensuring its staff are equipped with the necessary skills, competence and knowledge to meet its strategic business priorities while providing opportunities for all staff to develop and reach their full potential.