Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 November 2022
500. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total expenditure in each year since 2018 on the accommodation allowance and meal allowance for apprentices, in tabular form; and the average cost per apprentice per year. [57572/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra510. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the annual expenditure on the apprentice accommodation allowances and travel allowance, per year since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57712/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 500 and 510 together.
The information requested by the Deputy in relation to the annual expenditure on apprentice accommodation allowances and travel allowance per year since 2011 and the total expenditure in each year since 2018 on accommodation allowance and meal allowance for apprentices in tabular form; and the average cost per apprentice per year, is being compiled by SOLAS. An answer will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
