Apprenticeship Programmes

936. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures taken to enhance and expand apprenticeships since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53484/26]

884. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of apprenticeship registrations in County Cork in each of the past three years, broken down by apprenticeship programme; the steps being taken to expand apprenticeship opportunities in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51105/26]

84. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way in which apprenticeship provision to the higher education sector is funded; and whether his Department expects the funding in question will be used to increase administrative and support staffing in line with the growth in apprentice numbers and the recruitment of additional lectur…

87. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reforms he plans on implementing to increase take-up of craft apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50241/26]

88. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science given the growth in apprenticeships in Ireland if he is considering plans to introduce a CAO-type application process to secure an apprenticeship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50207/26]

101. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the plans in place to expand the provision of apprenticeships through Irish; the supports being considered for Irish-medium delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50083/26]

116. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the targeted investment that is being provided by his Department to expand further education, apprenticeship, and skills training capacity in Cork North-West; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37626/26]

123. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of apprentices registered in County Clare in each of the past three years; the trades and programmes most represented among Clare apprentices; the trades and programmes most under-represented among Clare apprentices; the future plans for investment in the education and training b…

128. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress being made in expanding apprenticeship opportunities to meet current and future skills needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50029/26]

552. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on the delays affecting apprentices in the refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship; and the reasons for those delays. [50531/26]

553. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the average length of time it is currently taking to complete the refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship, compared with the intended duration of the programme. [50532/26]

554. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps that are currently in place to address delays in the refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship; and to ensure that apprentices can progress through each phase within the expected timeframe. [50533/26]

555. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of apprentices that are currently awaiting progression to the next phase of the refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship, and the average waiting time involved. [50534/26]

556. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the ongoing delays affecting apprentices in the refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship; the reasons for those delays; the actions being taken to restore normal progression through the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50535/26]

557. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps in place to address delays in the refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship; the additional measures that are planned; and when those measures are expected to reduce waiting times. [50537/26]

558. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of apprentices in the refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship that are awaiting progression to the next phase; the average waiting time involved; and the number who have been waiting longer than the expected timeframe. [50538/26]

559. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when an apprentice who completed phase two in February 2025 (details supplied) and has remained in phase three for well over a year can expect to be called to the next phase of the refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship. [50539/26]

241. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of weeks of on-the-job training undertaken by craft apprentices in phase one and phase three of their apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46242/26]

242. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether craft apprentices undertake on-the-job training apart from in phase one and phase three of their apprenticeships, if so the number of weeks undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46243/26]

243. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of hours per week of on-the-job training undertaken by craft apprentices in phase one and phase three of their apprenticeships; the number of weeks duration they undertake; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46244/26]

244. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the months of the year during which on-the-job training is undertaken by craft apprentices in phase one and phase three of their apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46245/26]

2489. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the funding provided or committed for phase 2 apprenticeships under Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board; his plans to expand such provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42631/26]

2490. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to make apprenticeships more ambitious and equivalent in status to degree programmes, including expanding the range of apprenticeships in line with best practice in countries such as Germany; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42633/26]

585. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of craft apprentices registered in each local authority, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37360/26]

1319. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of apprenticeships or traineeships in thatching that have been registered or completed in each of the past five years; the number of blocklaying apprenticeships registered or completed over the same period; the number of practising hedgelayers and hazel coppicing practitioners…