Apprenticeship Programmes

163. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress of the expansion of apprenticeships since the publication of the action plan on apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37404/25]

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]

924. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the supports in place to help apprentices and employers make the most of apprenticeship programmes as a route into skilled trades; if he has plans to improve apprenticeship pay to boost retention; how his Department is working to ensure apprenticeships are valued on a par with academic …

389. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to adequately support those undertaking apprenticeships (details supplied) in line with the programme for Government’s commitments regarding apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36784/25]

284. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total number of participants in apprenticeships in each of the past five years; the Government funding provided towards apprenticeships in each year; the Government’s targets and plans to increase the number participating in apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matte…

884. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the completion percentages in apprenticeship courses at third level, in tabular form. [35974/25]

885. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the apprenticeship courses available at third level; and the number of apprentices enrolled, in tabular form. [35975/25]

886. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if any consideration has been given towards increasing the grant available to companies for the employment of an apprentice as part of an apprenticeship programme. [35990/25]

887. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if any consideration has been given towards increasing the grant available to companies for the employment of an apprentice as part of an apprenticeship programme. [35991/25]

180. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason phase 2 apprentices in the engineering industry are only paid €202 a week when all other apprentices in other industries are paid at a much higher rate, and have received increases recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32879/25]

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]

1650. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of applicants to commis chef apprenticeship level 6 programme in the years of 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [29371/25]

1666. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there is any available information in relation to the cancellation of intake for apprenticeship phase 2 classes at certain specific SOLAS training centres due to the lack of funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30588/25]

423. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated cost of abolishing apprenticeship fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28051/25]

424. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated cost of a tool grant scheme for all craft apprentices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28052/25]

425. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated cost of doubling the travel and accommodation allowance for apprentices when attending off- the-job-training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28053/25]

426. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated cost of introducing a minimum allowance, minimum wage rate, for apprentices during off-the-job-training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28054/25]

430. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated cost of moving to a unitary apprenticeship system based on the craft model (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28060/25]

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]