Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have a couple of questions for the witnesses, the first of which are for Mr. Bermingham and Mr. Scattergood. In their views, what are the biggest challenges that are facing a student or a young person who is considering an apprenticeship? I can see that Mr. Bermingham questioned his confidence going back over the years, but he has gone on and on. I can see how confident they both are now with where they are and with what they both have achieved. In fairness, they have achieved a great deal. I congratulate them on that. It is remarkable. There are many other thousands of students and apprentices who are going through the scheme and who are similar to them. From speaking to fellow students who are pursing apprenticeships, what do the witnesses believe are challenges?