Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 September 2021
843. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of top-up bursaries for employing female apprenticeships that have been paid to employers in the construction sector; the breakdown by type of apprenticeship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42620/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraConstruction related apprentices are registered to the following craft apprenticeships: Brick and Stonelaying, Carpentry and Joinery, Painting and Decorating, Plastering, Plumbing, Stonecutting and Stonemasonry and Wood Manufacturing and Finishing. As of the end of June 2021 22 of the 5,048 construction apprentices were women. In addition 88 of the 7,583 electrical apprentices were women.
Bursaries for employing craft apprentices who are women are available across the 25 craft apprenticeship programmes. The information requested by the Deputy in relation to bursaries paid to employers in the construction sector is being compiled by SOLAS. An answer will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
