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Education and Training Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 February 2018

Tuesday, 13 February 2018

Questions (218)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

218. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on an issue raised with regard to HGV driver apprenticeship (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7275/18]

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An apprenticeship for HGV drivers, led by the Irish Road Haulage Association and a consortium of industry and education and training providers, is due for roll out by September 2018. The programme is close to completion and is currently being reviewed by the consortium to ensure that it will meet the current and future skills needs of the transport and logistics industry and in particular to ensure that it responds effectively to a growing shortage of HGV drivers which has been identified. It will then be submitted for validation to Quality and Qualifications Ireland.

As part of its oversight role, the Apprenticeship Council is monitoring progress on roll out of all new apprenticeships, including the HGV driver apprenticeship. Furthermore, additional resources have been put in place by Education and Training Boards Ireland to support consortia involving Education and Training Boards completing development and validation of new apprenticeship programmes.

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