Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 November 2013
150. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the report and recommendations of the review group which is currently examining the apprenticeship scheme will be available; the steps he will take to establish a credible apprenticeship system which would facilitate young persons to achieve qualifications in various trades; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48338/13]
View answerIn order to provide a modern and flexible Irish Apprenticeship System, reflective of the relevant skills requirements of industry and potential apprentices, my Department is currently in the process of carrying out a comprehensive review of the Apprenticeship System. The independent Apprenticeship Review Group has recently met with relevant stakeholders who provided submissions to the Review Group on how best to improve the current apprentice system in order to discuss their individual submissions further. It is expected that the Review Group will produce recommendations to my Department by the end of the year.
