James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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I agree with all the Deputies. I advise them that we do have the public sector apprenticeship plan. That is not about procurement but it is about us walking the walk ourselves. Government Departments, State agencies, etc., are encouraged and we have a proactive policy plan in place to ensure that all agencies of the State are engaging in apprenticeship training. In my own Department, we actually have some apprenticeships working and getting on fantastically. I want to see that rolled out. We can, as a State, do better and it is something I am continuing to drive. We are trying to walk the walk in-house.