Apprenticeship Programmes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 December 2014

Thursday, 11 December 2014

Questions (86)

Terence Flanagan

Question:

86. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding apprenticeships (details supplied) under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47511/14]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

In response to the Deputy's question I can confirm that the Office of Public Works has recently introduced an apprenticeship training programme the first major intake in over 10 years.  A total of 21 apprentices carpenters/Stonemasons/Stonecutters) commenced their training on 22 September.  The programme involves seven modules over four years, in conjunction with SOLAS, the new Further Education and Training Authority.

With the exception of the Office of Public Works, there are no apprenticeship schemes under the remit of my Department as requirements for such services are provided directly by the Office of Public Works.