Apprenticeship legislation
James Bannon asks when the apprenticeship Bill will be introduced. The Taoiseach says it is being considered by the relevant Cabinet process and is expected before Government shortly.
We should encourage people to continually upskill to ensure they will be prepared for new employment opportunities in the regions arising from An Action Plan for Jobs.
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Parliamentarians should be similarly encouraged.
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When will the apprenticeship Bill be brought before the House?
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I believe the Deputy was referring to a sum of €6 million for the Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar because the figure he mentioned was astronomical. I assume he meant to refer to millions rather than billions.
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Government Deputies have a habit of getting carried away.
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The Minister of State at the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Damien English, is dealing with the apprenticeship Bill and due to report to the relevant Cabinet sub-committee on 23 or 27 February. It will then be brought to the Government on 3 March. The Bill is on its way.