Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 December 2015
508. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the recently announced proposals regarding new apprenticeships by the Apprenticeship Council will be operational; if and when there will be a further announcement regarding other apprenticeships; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41420/15]
View answerThe Apprenticeship Council is currently engaging with the consortia advancing the 25 new apprenticeships on the detail of their project plans for the development stage. The Council will be approving a number of the plans in January, which will include delivery timeframes. The Council will work with consortia to commence enrolments on as many of the new apprenticeships as possible in 2016. There are no immediate plans for an announcement on further apprenticeships but the Council will be engaging with the submitters of Category 2 and 3 proposals to advise on how their proposals can be further advanced.
