Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 May 2023
374. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of internships and-or traineeships offered by each local authority, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21726/23]
View answerUnder Section 159 of the Local Government Act 2001, each Chief Executive is responsible for the staffing and organisational arrangements necessary for carrying out the functions of the local authority for which he/she is responsible.
My Department does not hold information on any internships or traineeships offered by local authorities. I am aware that the local government sector participates in the employer-led national apprenticeship programme which falls under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
