Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 April 2023
640. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason an apprentice has not yet been called by Solas to complete their block release training; the avenues that are open to someone in such a position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19128/23]
View answerUnder the Further Education and Training Act (2013), SOLAS has statutory responsibility for planning, funding, and co-ordinating Further Education and Training (FET) in Ireland.
My officials have referred your query to SOLAS for direct reply on this individual matter. Solas has confirmed the individual will be called for training beginning in September 2023.
The apprentice and their employer will each receive a letter approximately 6 to 8 weeks prior to the course beginning providing them details of location they have been scheduled to.
For future queries on their apprenticeship the apprentice should contact their Training Adviser.
