Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 May 2024
321. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for the full list of colleges of further education and training which providing off-the-job training for craft apprentices, excluding the Education and Training Boards and Technological Universities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19957/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraCurrently, all off-the-job training for craft apprentices is carried out through Education and Training Boards and Technological Universities.
€67 million was allocated for apprenticeship through the Estimates process, bringing total investment to €300 million in 2024. This is a vital step in building the capacity required in Education and Training Boards and Technological Universities to both reduce delays in apprenticeship training and meet future training requirements.
