Apprenticeship Programmes

Wednesday, 28 September 2022

Questions (213)

Cian O'Callaghan

Question:

213. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of apprenticeship registrations in the construction sector, by type, to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47501/22]

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Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

The total number of apprenticeship registrations in the construction sector as of the end of August 2022 is 2793. A breakdown of the individual programmes is set out in the table.

Construction Apprenticeships	Total as of end of August
Construction	1004
Brick and Stonelaying	43
Carpentry and Joinery	398
Geo Driller	1
Painting and Decorating	12
Plastering	18
Plumbing	504
Scaffolding	21
Stonecutting and Stonemasonry	7
Electrical	1537
Electrical	1445
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning	92
Engineering	252
Engineering Services Management	10
Equipment Systems Engineer	2
Metal Fabrication	145
Pipefitting	65
Principal Engineer	3
Sheet Metalworking	27
Wind Turbine Maintenance	0
Grand Total	2793