Apprenticeship Programmes

Thursday, 23 May 2024

Questions (287)

Mairéad Farrell

Question:

287. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of craft apprentices currently employed by the ESB and Bord na Móna; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23352/24]

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Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

At the end of April 2024 there are 23,049 craft apprentices registered of which 2,278 were registered from January to April of this year.

There are 297 craft apprentices employed by the ESB (all divisions).

There are 6 craft apprentices employed by Bord na Mona (all divisions).