Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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195. To ask the Taoiseach further to Parliamentary Question No. 152 of 15 September 2021, if tenders for the courses and training provided were issued; if so, the persons who responded; and the criteria by which the course provider was ultimately chosen. [46191/21]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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My Department has a comprehensive learning and development programme to ensure that staff at all levels have the required skills and knowledge to perform their individual roles and deliver the strategic objectives of the Department.

In addition to training provided by One Learning, the Civil Service Shared Learning and Development Centre, staff are encouraged to avail of the Refund of Fees Scheme, attendance at Conferences and Seminars on topics related to their roles, and participation in other training and development programmes in line with their individual training and development needs as agreed with their manager.

The programme in question was identified by the participant and their line manager as being the most appropriate programme available to meet specific leadership development needs.