Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The multinationals traditionally have not been great patrons of the apprenticeship programmes. The change in these programmes is designed to bring them in. To judge from the numbers, there has not been a major increase in this regard. There is the danger that people will see the work permit as an easier route than investing in the longer term. For the bigger strategy of full employment and high incomes, we need this longer-term element. Again, a bit like the circular economy concept, the Department, in its enterprise strategy, may need to take more of an interest in this regard. I am sorry; I have overstayed my welcome.