Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 September 2014
495. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps she is taking to implement the review of apprenticeship training here; the recommendations made in the said review; if in particular she will establish an apprenticeship council and new apprenticeships across the multiple trades; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36723/14]
View answerAn implementation plan for the recommendations of the Review of Apprenticeship Training in Ireland was published on the 30th June 2014. The Plan sets out how a new Apprenticeship Council will make a call for proposals from consortia of employers and education and training providers for the development of new apprenticeships. I have sought nominations from the relevant stakeholders to participate in this Apprenticeship Council. I expect to announce the membership of the Council shortly and this will facilitate the progression of a call for proposals for new apprenticeships.
