Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 May 2022
160. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of apprentices on each programme in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25072/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe number of apprentices on each programme in tabular form for end of March 2022 is attached,
A breakdown of apprentices on each programme for April is not yet available as it is being collated by SOLAS.
Craft apprentice registrations have experienced a marked increase in interest over the past 4 years. In 2021, a record 8,607 new apprentices were registered, this is an increase of nearly 40% compared to 2019. As of Monday, 16 May 2022, there have been 2,286 registrations (1,997 craft and 289 on post 2016/consortia led apprenticeships).
