James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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1383. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28341/23]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I refer to the matter raised by the Deputy in the correspondence supplied.

SOLAS are the body that has statutory responsibility for the national apprenticeship system. This includes responsibility for those awards issued under its predecessor bodies, FÁS and ANCO.

Where an individual is seeking evidence of an apprenticeship qualification, the relevant point of contact is the Apprenticeship Services section of SOLAS who can assist in providing proof of the qualification in question. The Unit can be contacted at Appship@solas.ie

Where a qualification was obtained some time ago, the holder may be requested to engage with the provider of the apprenticeship course in question who would hold the relevant records from that period. Should the holder encounter difficulties in this process, they are advised to liaise further with the relevant course provider and SOLAS.

My Department has no role in issuing or validating individual awards.