Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 April 2022
582. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the occupations that are included under the definition of craft apprenticeship. [18026/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe further development and mainstreaming of apprenticeship through the creation of a single unified apprenticeship system, as articulated in the 'Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025', has a key role to play in meeting Ireland's skills needs in a manner which presents a valued proposition for apprentices and employers alike.
There are currently 64 apprenticeship programmes on offer: 25 craft programmes and 39 programmes introduced since 2016.
A list of craft apprenticeships currently available and occupations that apprentices qualify as are attached in tabular form.
Further information is available on Apprenticeship.ie.
