Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 May 2022
515. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if an apprentice who is employed by a company registered in the State can work cross-border with the same company in the North of Ireland without repercussions in terms of their apprenticeship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25839/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy department’s officials have raised this issue with SOLAS who have advised that an apprentice employed by a company registered in the state can work cross-border with the same company in Northern Ireland once the following requirements are complied with:
1. the company is approved to train apprentices by SOLAS
2. Complies with state taxation requirements
3. Retains a registered office in the state
4. Appoints a company representative
5. The apprentice is registered on the national apprenticeship system
