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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Uptake of Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Mr. Davitt. I now call on Mr. Tony Donohoe, head of education and social policy, IBEC.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Uptake of Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Mr. Donohoe. I now move to Dr. Smyth, who is the head of Shannon College of Hotel Management. Shannon College does not operate apprenticeships per se but I know from experience it operates placements successfully as part of its working programmes. While the committee is examining apprenticeships, it is interested in all forms of training, particularly on-the-job training. We felt...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Uptake of Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Dr. Smyth. I now ask Ms White to take the floor.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Uptake of Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Three members have indicated. I will take them before going back to the panel of witnesses. I call Deputy Naughton in the first instance.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Uptake of Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I had intended to call Deputy Thomas Byrne as the third speaker in this group, but he has just stepped out of the room. I will call Senator Maria Byrne instead.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Uptake of Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Does Deputy Martin seek a clarification?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Uptake of Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Ms White wants to come in on the questions on retrofit and all of that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Uptake of Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I assume Deputy Thomas Byrne is coming back at some point, but I have a few general questions and one or two specific queries. We almost have full employment. Is it having a negative impact in attracting prospective students to apprenticeships and traineeships? Going back to the idea of parity of esteem, if apprenticeships and traineeships were properly promoted - we all agree that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Uptake of Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: This is the last round of questioning.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Uptake of Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: That is fine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Uptake of Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Ms White. Does Deputy Byrne or Senator Gallagher wish to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Uptake of Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the witnesses for attending and sending us their submissions and opening statements beforehand. Listening to all of them has been inspiring. As legislators with an interest in this area, we are conscious of the level of work that is required. We will take the opportunity to consider the witnesses' recommendations. I thank them for making those, as it is good to get practical...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Government Information Service (20 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 129. To ask the Taoiseach the number of civil servants from the Government Information Service or merrionstreet.ie who are responsible for scripting, recording and editing his weekly video message; the specific role of each; and the tasks involved in producing this video production. [48143/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff Recruitment (20 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 137. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the appointment of a person (details supplied) as director at his Department was conducted through the Public Appointments Service; and the date and portal on which the position was first advertised [48142/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (20 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 215. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the procedure for children that opt out of studying religious studies; if changes will be made in 2019 to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48141/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (20 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 261. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the consultation process announced in August 2018 on draft national standards of accommodation for persons in direct provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48038/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (20 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 262. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons seeking asylum who were not immediately accommodated in the direct provision system due to a shortage of space; the alternatives provided to such persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48043/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seeker Employment (20 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 263. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of asylum seekers who have been successful in securing work since the introduction of work permits for those in the protection process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48054/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gender Balance (20 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 264. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the work of a group (details supplied) established to report on actions to increase the percentage of women on corporate boards and in senior management in leading companies here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48060/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (20 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 355. To ask the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) regarding respite care will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47758/18]