Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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2051. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the average wait time for an apprentice to enter each of the taught phases, by county, in tabular form. [38004/23]

Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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2052. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of apprentices who have worked the required hours but are awaiting placement in an educational institute, by phase and county, in tabular form. [38005/23]

Mick Barry (Cork North Central, Solidarity)
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2053. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to report on delays in Solas in providing block release for electrician apprenticeships in the Cork city area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38053/23]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 2051 to 2053, inclusive, together.

Under the Further Education and Training Act (2013), SOLAS has statutory responsibility for planning, funding, and co-ordinating Further Education and Training (FET) in Ireland.

My officials have referred your query to SOLAS where the information requested is presently being compiled. An answer will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it becomes available.