567. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the review by SOLAS of the motor mechanics and heavy vehicle mechanics apprenticeship curricula to incorporate the knowledge and skills required to service and repair electric vehicles; the expected timeline for completion of this review; the expected date on which revised curricula will be…
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568. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether his Department has assessed the risk posed to the delivery of the Climate Action Plan EV deployment targets by the current shortage of qualified EV technicians in the State; whether this risk has been formally raised with the Department or with SOLAS; the interdepartmental coordination mechanisms in…
581. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the National eMobility Capability Centre (NeMCC) announced for Mullingar in 2023; the current status of the project; the amount of funding allocated and drawn down to date; the reasons for any delay; the expected date on which the centre will become operational; the projected annual trainin…
582. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of apprentices currently registered with Solas in the motor mechanics and heavy vehicle mechanics apprenticeships, on a year-on-year basis for each of the past five years; the number of qualified motor mechanics in the State who have completed certified EV or high-voltage training to date; the De…
583. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on engagement between his Department, SOLAS, the National Standards Authority of Ireland and the Health and Safety Authority in relation to the development of national standards and health and safety regulations governing work on high-voltage components in electric vehicles; the expected timel…
2743. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of new apprenticeships created in electrical, mechanical, and welding trades in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47525/25]
588. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is aware of an issue (detailed supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22363/25]
1076. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of pipefitting places available at phase 4 and phase 6, nationally, by institution; the number of registered pipe fitting apprentices at phase 3 and phase 5 on 1 March 2025; if there are any plans to increase spaces for this vital trade, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the ma…