Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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679. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to a petition by students (details supplied); if clarity will be provided in respect of the way in which apprentice trades will take exams in 2021; and his plans in respect of the practical elements of education they have not been able to undertake in the context of public health advice and the ongoing pandemic. [9987/21]

Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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Following the 6 January 2021 Government advice to minimise movement, off-the-job training for craft apprentices moved to primarily online delivery.

SOLAS and the HEA are actively working with sectorial stakeholders to find an alternative assessment approach for craft apprentices due to take their assessments in the coming weeks. The exact timing of phase assessments will be confirmed once agreed. Updates on the current situation are available on www.apprenticeship.ieas well as direct communication to employers and apprentices from SOLAS via text message and email.