Apprenticeship Programmes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 November 2023

Tuesday, 21 November 2023

Questions (588)

Marc MacSharry

Question:

588. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 444 of 24 January 2023, what stage the review of the current requirement that applicants for plumbing and electrician apprenticeships must pass the colour vision test without the use of corrective lenses is at; when he expects the review to be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50525/23]

Written answers

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

The current status of the review of colour vision requirements for apprenticeship programmes is as follows:

• One colour vision review has been completed for Motor Mechanics (Automotive Technology).

• Five Programme Advisory Board (PAB) meetings are scheduled for the coming weeks. The continued requirement for colour vision in these five crafts will be on each agenda. The five crafts in question are Plumbing, Electrical, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Metal Fabrication and Carpentry & Joinery.

• Eleven crafts are due for desktop review. In addition, PAB consultation in 2024 will have the continued requirement for the review of colour vision on each agenda.