John Madden thinks the government has 'dropped the ball' on apprenticeships.
A Midlands building engineer says there's no incentive for young people to take on apprenticeships.
John Madden from Madden and Associates, in Mullingar, also believes builders are reluctant to make the expensive four year commitment to train an apprentice.
He says even massive investment now won't bear fruit for four or five years.
Mr. Madden wants the government to do more for employers and apprentices:
Disturbance At Site Earmarked As Housing For Asylum Seekers Widely Condemned.
The incident happened in Wicklow.
Dementia Conference Coming To The Midlands Next Month
Experts from around the world will be attending.
Midlands Student Wins Two Awards For Research On Energy Crisis
One award was the Runner Up for the overall Best Project.
Midlands Disabilities Day Service Wins Travel School Of The Year In The Region
they focused on sustainable ways to travel day-to-day.
New Funding Good Opportunity To Rebuild Midlands Sports Facility
The pool was badly damaged by a fire earlier this year.
Midlands Local Authority To Release Plan To Tackle Noise Pollution
There are concerns over noise pollution from traffic passing through town roads.
Over 1,000 Marriages In The Midlands In 2023
Of those, less than 30 were same-sex weddings.
Offaly €150k Scratch Winner Is A Repeat Winner
They've won on scratch cards on two other occasions.
Fourth Consecutive Decrease In Midlands Homelessness
The national figure however, has once again risen.
Emergency Services At Scene Of Westmeath Crash
The road is currently closed.
Noah Kahan, Calvin Harris And Kylie To Headline Electric Picnic 2024
The Laois festival has just announced the lineup.
Offaly's €550k Just Transition Funding 'A Slap In The Face' - Fianna Fáil
The county received just 3% of the total fund announced yesterday.
Nine Finalist Spot For The Midlands In Digital Town Awards
The ceremony will be held in Athlone next month.
Substantial Amount Of Cash And Drugs Seized In Laois To Be Sent For Examination
They were seized by Gardaí yesterday.
Concerns Around Traffic Noise Pollution Underlined In Offaly Noise Action Plan
The plan is being put in place as part of an EU directive.
€18k Made Available To Fund Midlands Age And Opportunity Programme
The funding is part of an overall €7.4m from the Active National Grant
Housing Minister Predicts Falling Midlands Homelessness
Daragh O'Brien was in Portlaoise yesterday.
€200,000 In Cash And Substantial Amount Of Drugs Seized In Laois
A man and a woman have been arrested.
Massive Laois Operation Leads To Multiple Arrests In Connection With Stolen Vehicles
10 suspects were identified in December.
Over 300 New Dwellings Completed In The Midlands This Year
Nationally, there was a decrease of 12% on the same period last year.
