Mary Mitchell O'Connor (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Not specifically, but the Senator did make such a comment. Under registered employment agreements it is worked out exactly what apprentices will earn. Many of them earn way above the other jobs the Senator mentioned and not only that but apprenticeships provide a career path and training and one can take up an apprenticeship in one locality and region. Across the institutes of technology especially, and the colleges of further education, wonderful apprenticeships are being offered. It behoves all of us now to ensure that message is got across rather than one to the effect that there are no apprenticeships. We need more students to apply for them. It was mentioned recently that the mothers of Ireland are helping their children to choose what options they want to pursue after the leaving certificate.