Apprenticeship Programmes
An official questions-paper heading. 344 questions (14 oral, 330 written), first 2025-01-22, latest 2026-07-14.
Questions under this heading, per month
Jan 2025Jul 2026
Show as a table
| Month | Questions |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 1 |
| Feb 2025 | 15 |
| Mar 2025 | 23 |
| Apr 2025 | 11 |
| May 2025 | 28 |
| Jun 2025 | 7 |
| Jul 2025 | 47 |
| Sep 2025 | 13 |
| Oct 2025 | 34 |
| Nov 2025 | 30 |
| Dec 2025 | 31 |
| Jan 2026 | 24 |
| Feb 2026 | 10 |
| Mar 2026 | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| Jun 2026 | 6 |
| Jul 2026 | 17 |
Addressed to
| Department | Questions |
|---|---|
| Further and Higher Education | 332 |
| Health | 4 |
| Housing | 2 |
| Enterprise | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Environment | 1 |
| Agriculture | 1 |
Debates under the same heading
Dáil debate sections whose official heading is exactly these words.
| Date | Debate section |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | Apprenticeship Programmes |
| 2026-07-02 | Apprenticeship Programmes |
| 2026-07-02 | Apprenticeship Programmes |
| 2026-04-23 | Apprenticeship Programmes |
| 2026-01-29 | Apprenticeship Programmes |
| 2025-12-11 | Apprenticeship Programmes |
| 2025-12-11 | Apprenticeship Programmes |
| 2025-10-16 | Apprenticeship Programmes |
| 2025-10-16 | Apprenticeship Programmes |
| 2025-07-08 | Apprenticeship Programmes |
| 2025-07-08 | Apprenticeship Programmes |
| 2025-07-08 | Apprenticeship Programmes |
| 2025-07-08 | Apprenticeship Programmes |
| 2025-06-19 | Apprenticeship Programmes |
| 2025-04-29 | Apprenticeship Programmes |
| 2025-03-27 | Apprenticeship Programmes |
The questions
Maeve O'Connell
written
2025-05-27 · to Further and Higher Education
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]
Maeve O'Connell
written
2025-05-27 · to Further and Higher Education
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]
Maeve O'Connell
written
2025-05-27 · to Further and Higher Education
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]
Maeve O'Connell
written
2025-05-27 · to Further and Higher Education
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]
Maeve O'Connell
written
2025-05-27 · to Further and Higher Education
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]
Maeve O'Connell
written
2025-05-27 · to Further and Higher Education
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]
Maeve O'Connell
written
2025-05-27 · to Further and Higher Education
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]
Joanna Byrne
written
2025-05-22 · to Further and Higher Education
13. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to liaise with Louth/Meath ETB to increase the number of apprenticeship courses taught by LMETB in Louth and to locate apprenticeship training courses in Drogheda/south Louth, given the huge need for people qualified in trades and to make apprenticeships geographically accessible to a wide…
Brian Stanley
written
2025-05-22 · to Further and Higher Education
18. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the new area of professions for apprenticeships delivery he plans to bring forward for students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25529/25]
John Connolly
written
2025-05-22 · to Further and Higher Education
30. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he plans to review the success of the Action Plan for Apprenticeship, 2021 to 2025 towards the development of a new national strategy for apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26327/25]
Brian Stanley
written
2025-05-22 · to Further and Higher Education
52. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps he is taking to expand the number of apprentice opportunities available to students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25528/25]
Paul Lawless
written
2025-05-22 · to Further and Higher Education
391. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures his Department is implementing to clear the backlog of apprentices awaiting completion of their training. [15186/25]
Robert O'Donoghue
written
2025-05-20 · to Agriculture
148. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps his Department is taking to develop and implement comprehensive apprenticeship and mentorship programmes, given the recognised need for structured knowledge transfer in the agricultural sector and the current limited availability of formal apprenticeship schemes tailored to farming; the way in which he …
Maeve O'Connell
written
2025-05-20 · to Further and Higher Education
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]
Maeve O'Connell
written
2025-05-20 · to Further and Higher Education
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]
Eoghan Kenny
written
2025-05-13 · to Further and Higher Education
1237. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated cost of paying all apprentices a living wage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23576/25]
Joanna Byrne
written
2025-05-08 · to Further and Higher Education
456. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide a list of apprenticeship courses provided by each of the ETBs individually and the location where each apprenticeship is taught in each ETB; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22954/25]
Cormac Devlin
written
2025-05-07 · to Further and Higher Education
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]
Cathal Crowe
written
2025-05-07 · to Further and Higher Education
598. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will ensure that when an apprentice loses their paid skills-based employment (details supplied) their entire apprenticeship doesn’t collapse with it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22750/25]
Donna McGettigan
written
2025-04-29 · to Further and Higher Education
2538. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated cost to abolish apprenticeship registration fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19755/25]
Conor D McGuinness
written
2025-04-29 · to Further and Higher Education
2558. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his view on the application for a new apprenticeship focused on the community and voluntary sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20060/25]
Jen Cummins
written
2025-04-09 · to Further and Higher Education
294. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how many apprenticeships are available at third level, in tabular form. [17888/25]
Mark Wall
written
2025-04-08 · to Environment
249. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of apprenticeships delegated by Electric Ireland in each of the past five years; the number of applications for apprenticeships received by Electric Ireland in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17029/25]
Mark Wall
written
2025-04-08 · to Education
506. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Education the number of apprenticeships registered with her Department for each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17030/25]
John McGuinness
written
2025-04-08 · to Further and Higher Education
1059. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if consideration will be given to allowing Phase 2 apprentice electricians from Waterford to complete their training in Waterford, rather than being required to attend a course in Limerick; and if full cost of travel and accommodation will be paid to cover the financial hardship faced…