Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 115: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will introduce additional measures to support redundant apprentices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12931/09]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 116: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the take-up of the new scheme by which employers are paid to take on redundant apprentices; the cost of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12932/09]

Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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The Employer Based Redundant Apprentice Rotation Scheme was launched in December 2008. It supports opportunities for up to 500 redundant apprentices to complete phases 5 and 7 on-the-job training and assessments with eligible employers during 2009. The apprenticeships covered by the scheme are those in the construction trades of bricklaying, carpentry & joinery, electrical, and plastering. There are currently 98 apprentices on the scheme and a further 24 applications are being processed. Seven apprentices have already completed a period of employment under the scheme. Projected costs to date amount to €717,080.