Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 December 2014
208. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which precise requirements in apprenticeships have been identified throughout the industrial sector; the extent to which this need is being met and is likely to be met; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48697/14]
View answerThe curricula for the current apprenticeship trades are reviewed regularly to ensure they meet the requirements of the relevant sectors.
With regard to apprenticeships in new areas, it should be noted that following on from the recent Review of Apprenticeship, an Implementation Plan was published by my Department on the 30th June 2014. As part of this plan a new Apprenticeship Council was recently established. The Council is enterprise-led and has representatives from business, trade unions, and further and higher education bodies. The first job of work of the Apprenticeship Council will be to develop and manage a call for proposals from industry for new apprenticeships. It will then evaluate and submit proposals to me in this regard.
