Government promises on apprenticeships are ‘nothing more than hot air’, Sinn Féin say

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Senan Molony

Government promises on more apprentice opportunities, led by former higher education minister Simon Harris, amount to "nothing more than hot air," the Dáil has heard.

Sinn Féin Finance spokesman Pearse Doherty said there was now a situation whereby 9,000 construction trainees are waiting to complete their off-the-job training.