John Connolly (Galway West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In light of the discussion about the evaluation report and the suggestion that we produce our own report, the major opportunity I see presenting itself - there might be widespread awareness of this already - is the current review of the national apprenticeship strategy towards a new development from 2026 to 2030. We should suggest that this programme be included in the new strategy and moved from a pilot to a formal initiative. The funding would be copper-fastened within the new strategy.