David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Hughes. He might keep us informed on the changes that are being planned in the employment wage subsidy scheme as they come in, because a lot of people would be interested in them.

I note that approximately one fifth of apprentices across the board leave before their training is completed. Has any research been done on why that is the case? Mr. McDonnell or Mr. Hughes might like to comment on that. The number of apprentices giving up the job, as it were, is quite worrying. I accept there might be many reasons for it, but I would like to hear what they are and if any research has been done on it.