Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 October 2018
96. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 103 of 16 May 2018, the status of the review being undertaken to increase participation in apprenticeships of under-represented groups. including examination of pre-apprenticeship programmes; if the review has been completed; when the review will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40495/18]
View answerAs set out in the Action Plan to Expand Apprenticeship and Traineeship in Ireland, SOLAS is currently reviewing pathways to participation in apprenticeship. The review will identify any barriers that may exist to participation in an apprenticeship programme. The purpose of the review is to ensure that our national apprenticeship system is more reflective of the range and diversity of our population, more inclusive of diverse backgrounds and abilities and that apprenticeship opportunities are more readily accessible to all. The review will result in the publication of actions in this area in the coming weeks, along with the background research.
