Apprenticeship Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 July 2018

Thursday, 5 July 2018

Ceisteanna (116, 122)

Maurice Quinlivan

Ceist:

116. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the average cost of an apprentice per annum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29903/18]

Billy Kelleher

Ceist:

122. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he finalised the per capita costing for both craft-based and consortia-led apprenticeships as part of the 2019 Estimates process; the number if completed; and, if not, when this process will be completed. [29929/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 and 122 together.

It is estimated that the cost of training an apprentice in one of the existing craft apprenticeships is approximately €6,700 per annum and the cost of training an apprentice in one of the new consortia led apprenticeships is approximately €5,100 per annum. However, as part of the 2019 estimates process my Department is currently reviewing the per capita costing for both craft based and consortia led apprenticeships. This exercise involves collecting detailed data from both SOLAS and the Higher Education Authority and, when completed, will provide a more accurate base from which future funding requirements can be established to meet the targets set out in our Apprenticeship Action Plan. It is expected that this exercise will be completed shortly.