Employment Support Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2009

Tuesday, 17 February 2009

Ceisteanna (96)

Olwyn Enright

Ceist:

129 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of apprentices who have commenced their off the job experience to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6009/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Deputy Mary Coughlan)

Since 5 January 2009, 5,597 apprentices have commenced their off-the-job training. The following is the breakdown by each of the three off-the-job phases:

Phase 2 = 1,947 apprentices;

Phase 4 = 2,008 apprentices;

Phase 6 = 1,642 apprentices.