Over €450,000 was spent by the Department of Justice, making it the biggest spender.
The state spent over €1.2 million on college fees for hundreds of civil servants over the past three years.
One course alone cost over €20,000 for four people - it was a diploma in legal studies undertaken at King's Inn.
It was approved by the Department of Justice.
Students, meanwhile, may face a €1,000 hike this October.
Fianna Fáil TD James Lawless, who represents Kildare North, recently reaffirmed that a reduction in student fees is unlikely to continue.
That's despite the €1000 cut to contribution fees being a feature of the past three Budgets.
The Department of Foreign Affairs funded 11 legal study programmes for staff between 2022 and 2025.
Courses covered Irish, EU, and international law, with one diploma costing over €10,000.
Staff from clerical to senior grades took part, mostly through online or hybrid learning.
Some of the courses provided to staff at the Department of Foreign Affairs
The department says it backs legal training that supports its wider work.
Over €450,000 was spent by the Department of Justice, making it the biggest spender.
"I believe strongly in investing in the ongoing development of the staff of my Department, which is essential to both individual and organisational success. My Department supports and encourages staff to consider furthering their education and personal development with the assistance that the scheme provides. In total, 143 refunds of fees approvals have issued for staff undertaking studies within the area of law," Justice Minister Jim O' Callaghan said.
Across various departments, the Government spent over €1.2 million.
The Department of Defence has spent over €10,000 so far this year on education for civil servants.
Courses provided by the Department of Defence
The Department of Transport spent €64,000 euro, with the priciest course coming in at €5,550 for a Diploma in Legislative Drafting.
Courses provided to staff at the Department of Transport
As part of the Department's Refund of Fees scheme, officers are entitled to five days study leave in each year prior to their final year.
In the final year of their course, officers are entitled to ten days study leave.
Officers are also allowed leave to sit exams if necessary.
The figures were obtained by PBP TD Paul Murphy.
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