Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2025
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]
Amharc ar fhreagraBased on the experience of consortia-led apprenticeships to date, the journey from the inception to the commencement of a new apprenticeship can take approximately two years, although timelines may vary depending on multiple factors such as the nature of the proposal.
Employer-led consortiums proposing a new apprenticeship must follow a 10-step process which is overseen by the National Apprenticeship Office. These steps are not necessarily linear and a number may be taken in parallel. Further information available on apprenticeship.ie.
