Government invest €79 million for apprenticeships

Work-integrated learning remains a cornerstone of Ireland's tertiary education system, supporting both apprenticeships and traineeships.  Apprenticeships provide structured, hands-on routes into employment, while traineeships offer more flexible, shorter-term options.  Budget 2026 includes €79 million for apprenticeships, bringing total funding to over €410 million and expanding programmes nationwide.  Speaking in the Dáil, Minister Marian Harkin wants the Government to remain fully committed to investing in apprentices and trainees in the North West. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.