Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2023
521. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of craft apprentices registered to date in 2023 under the action plan for apprenticeships; if he will provide a breakdown of new registrations by trade; the number of female registrations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8639/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraProgramme and gender breakdown figures are compiled by SOLAS on a monthly basis. The number of craft apprentices registered by end of January 2023, including a breakdown by trade and gender, is attached.
Please note that where there are less than 5 individuals registered on a programme, the precise total is not provided, to protect individuals' identities. The overall figure provided, however, is exact.
|
Apprentice Registrations (End of January 2023) |
January |
|
|
Pre 2016 Trades |
Male |
Female |
|
Construction |
155 |
<5 |
|
Brick and Stonelaying |
2 |
|
|
Cabinet Making |
||
|
Carpentry and Joinery |
62 |
<5 |
|
Painting and Decorating |
1 |
|
|
Plastering |
2 |
|
|
Plumbing |
72 |
|
|
Stonecutting and Stonemasonry |
||
|
Wood Manufacturing and Finishing |
16 |
|
|
Electrical |
308 |
6 |
|
Aircraft Mechanics |
||
|
Electrical |
273 |
<5 |
|
Electrical Instrumentation |
10 |
<5 |
|
Electronic Security Systems |
5 |
|
|
Instrumentation |
2 |
|
|
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
18 |
<5 |
|
Engineering |
58 |
<5 |
|
Farriery |
||
|
Industrial Insulation |
||
|
Mechanical Automation & Maintenance Fitting |
15 |
|
|
Metal Fabrication |
22 |
<5 |
|
Pipefitting |
7 |
|
|
Sheet Metalworking |
3 |
|
|
Toolmaking |
11 |
|
|
Motor |
80 |
<5 |
|
Agricultural Mechanics |
6 |
|
|
Construction Plant Fitting |
12 |
|
|
Heavy Vehicle Mechanics |
26 |
|
|
Motor Mechanics |
34 |
<5 |
|
Vehicle Body Repairs |
2 |
|
|
Printing & Paper |
0 |
0 |
|
Print Media |
||
|
Total |
601 |
10 |
|
Totals for Pre 2016 Trades |
611a |
