Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2009
86 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of apprentices within six to 12 months of completion of their apprenticeship without a job placement; the type of apprenticeship involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46724/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe number of apprentices who are currently in apprenticeship but are not currently in employment, and who are within six to 12 months of completion is 2,365. Please note that completion of an apprenticeship is contingent on satisfying the criteria for the award of the Advanced Certificate Craft. These apprentices are from the following family of Trade Groups:
|
Trade Group |
Number |
|
Construction |
1,656 |
|
Electrical |
536 |
|
Engineering |
68 |
|
Motor |
105 |
