Apprenticeship Programmes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 October 2016

Thursday, 20 October 2016

Questions (115)

Niall Collins

Question:

115. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the apprenticeship targets as laid out in the national skills strategy 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31343/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

The National Skills Strategy 2025 contains an ambitious target to support the delivery of 50,000 apprenticeship and traineeship places up to 2020.  The achievement of this target will require commitment from a number of key stakeholders and is dependent on strong employer demand and economic capacity. However, I am confident that we will deliver on our targets and that learners, employers and our economy will benefit as a result.