Mairéad Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein)
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I am aware of time constraints. We discussed the target of 10,000. Obviously, there is a huge issue in terms of our housing crisis and having people and the capacity to build the houses we so desperately need. From what I understand, the figure of 10,000 includes both craft and consortia apprenticeships, and it is not an official target for craft apprenticeships or new registrations. Can Mr. Beausang advise why, when we are trying to build on that, there is not a specific target with regard to craft or am I incorrect?