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Showing questions under the heading Apprenticeship Programmes.

334 questions match, newest first.

Donna McGettigan Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
1098. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total number of people who have dropped out of apprenticeships in the past five years, broken down by the phase in which they have dropped out, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69952/25]
Donna McGettigan Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
1099. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total number of training centres for apprenticeships across the country, broken down by their name, location and the number of apprenticeships offered, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69953/25]
Donna McGettigan Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
1100. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress made on the Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021 to 2025; when a new plan will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69954/25]
Donna McGettigan Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
1101. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total number of apprentices in the State; and the total number of craft apprentices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69955/25]
William Aird Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
711. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the uptake of apprenticeships across the country in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67820/25]
Darren O'Rourke Written 27 Nov 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
591. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of apprenticeships there are in Ireland in each of the years 2021 to 2025, in tabular form. [66799/25]
Darren O'Rourke Written 27 Nov 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
592. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of apprenticeships that have been available in County Meath in each of the years 2021 to 2025, in tabular form. [66800/25]
Niall Collins Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
957. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65305/25]
Brian Brennan Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
960. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if assistance can be offered to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65547/25]
Donna McGettigan Written 19 Nov 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
368. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the efforts his Department is making to address the low uptake of apprenticeship places for the Travelling community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64039/25]
Donna McGettigan Written 19 Nov 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
369. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the efforts his Department is making to address the low uptake of suitable apprenticeship places for Travelling women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64040/25]
Donna McGettigan Written 19 Nov 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
370. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the efforts his Department is making to address the low uptake from employers taking on disabled people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64041/25]
Donna McGettigan Written 19 Nov 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
372. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to address the low uptake from employers taking on Traveller apprentices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64044/25]
Donna McGettigan Written 19 Nov 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
373. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progression pathways in place for disabled people who have completed their apprentices and are ready for employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64045/25]
Donna McGettigan Written 19 Nov 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
374. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the efforts his Department is making to ensure there is more awareness for employers about disability supports for disabled qualified apprentices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64046/25]
Donna McGettigan Written 19 Nov 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
375. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the efforts his Department is making to address the low uptake of disabled people doing apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64047/25]
Donna McGettigan Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
1163. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the process by which apprentices are given a place for their off-the-job training (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62723/25]
Peter Roche Written 13 Nov 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
505. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps being taken to address the current shortage of qualified tradespeople across the country; the specific measures being implemented to attract, train, and support the next generation of apprentices and skilled workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62408/25]
Jen Cummins Written 13 Nov 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
507. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to ensure no further examinations for future apprentices are leaked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62406/25]
Rory Hearne Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
1138. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of apprenticeships registered in Dublin northwest from 2022 to date in 2025, by LEA, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61350/25]
Paul Lawless Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
2103. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department has conducted an independent review of SOLAS and the National Apprenticeship Office’s performance in delivering construction apprenticeships; and if so, to provide a copy of the review [58219/25]
Paul Lawless Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
2104. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the performance metrics used to assess the success of SOLAS and the National Apprenticeship Office in delivering construction apprenticeships; and to provide the most recent performance data available [58220/25]
Paul Lawless Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
2105. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department has received complaints from industry stakeholders on the responsiveness or effectiveness of SOLAS and the NAO in addressing construction sector needs; and to clarify the recourse available to those raising concerns. [58221/25]
Paul Lawless Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
2106. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department has evaluated the effectiveness of the Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025 in increasing construction apprenticeship numbers; and to provide the findings of any such evaluation. [58222/25]
Paul Lawless Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
2107. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the specific targets set under the Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021–2025 for construction-related apprenticeships; and if these targets have been met, exceeded, or fallen short. [58223/25]