258. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on the work of his Department in establishing new apprenticeships. [29115/26]
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569. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of apprentices registered to the construction sector in 2025. [22085/26]
2629. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if a one day a week class training model is being considered for craft apprentices to reduce the impact on employers as a result of the six week block class model and encourage apprenticeships. [2505/26]
55. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way in which his Department will invest in apprenticeships following the significant allocation made in Budget 2026. [55836/25]
3383. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report the amount of funding allocated in the National Training Fund to provide craft apprenticeships to fill reported gaps in the construction sector. [42609/25]
132. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the means by which his Department is working to simplify apprenticeship pathways. [37330/25]
899. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the average length of time for the approval of new apprenticeship programmes from inception to commencement. [37815/25]
580. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of phase 2 off-the-job training places available for craft apprentices; and if the number of places has increased or decreased over the past two years. [31717/25]
582. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to identify each of the ten steps as part of the National Apprenticeships Office’s ten-step process for the development of new apprenticeships. [31719/25]
583. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on the work of his Department to reform the structure of apprenticeships currently on offer. [31720/25]
584. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the stage of the ten-step process for the development of new apprenticeships is the new spatial planning apprenticeship (NFQ Level 8). [31721/25]
813. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on the work of the apprenticeship policy unit within his Department on the review of the current Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025; and when the proposed successor to the action plan can be expected. [27243/25]
814. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on the implementation of the Public Service Apprenticeship Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27244/25]
819. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on the work of his Department to expand apprenticeship offerings. [27249/25]
820. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to update on the development of proposals by officials within his Department to structurally reform apprenticeships. [27250/25]
821. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to update on the creation of an integrated national apprenticeship system as laid out in the Action Plan for Apprenticeship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27251/25]
822. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to update on the work of his Department to bridge the gap of public service apprentice registrations in order to reach the Action Plan for Apprenticeship goal of 750 annual registrations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27253/25]
823. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to update on the establishment of a level 8 planning apprenticeship; when he expects this course to be made available to students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27254/25]
824. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to update on the establishment of a level 6 business and operations EO generalist apprenticeship; when he expects this course to be made available to students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27255/25]
825. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on the work of his Department in promoting apprenticeships as a viable pathway for women, given the currently low engagement rates. [27256/25]
826. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when he expects the National Apprenticeship Office’s economic review of apprenticeship incentivisation will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27258/25]
860. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the name and sum received of each recipient under the apprenticeship capital grant, in tabular form. [27293/25]
924. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on the work of officials within his Department in engaging with Solas, with a view to reduce the delays faced by apprentices in accessing training phases. [25187/25]
925. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on the date that his Department intends to publish the National Apprentice Office Report, following their recent survey. [25188/25]