Bríd Smith (Dublin South Central, People Before Profit Alliance)
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322. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if professional fees are paid by his Department on behalf of employees; if so, the total number involved; and the amount of each fee. [42702/20]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that Department of Finance Circular 47/01 provides for the reimbursement, by Government Departments, of professional membership fees paid by staff.

The Circular provides for reimbursement of such fees where the continued membership of professional bodies or associations is necessary for the performance of an officer’s official duties, and where the benefits accruing to the Department as a consequence of membership of such bodies or associations is significant.

To date in 2020, a total of €945.84 has been reimbursed to 2 staff of this Department in respect of memberships of relevant bodies/associations. Details of the payments are attached.

Professional Membership Fees 2020 (to date)