Just two from a class of 98 at a midlands school recently chose to enter an apprenticeship.
The government's Housing For All Plan will be futile without addressing the shortage of skilled tradespeople in Ireland.
That's according to Offaly councillor John Leahy, who's highlighting a local secondary school where just two from a class of 98 chose to enter an apprenticeship.
The independent rep says the construction sector is crying out for young people to choose it as a career path:
Midlands MEP Demands Stronger Disability Access Laws
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Tullamore Lions Club Named All Ireland Club Of The Year
The Lions Club was honored last year for its 50 years of Service.
€366k In Compensation Paid Last Year For Pothole Damage To Motorists
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Offaly Councillor Expresses Concern On 'Nearest School' Rule For Online Admission
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Judgement on the matter has been reserved to next Wednesday.
IFA Welcome Plan To Dredge Parts Of River Shannon In Offaly
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Regional Enforcement Authority To Prevent Illegal Peat Extraction Still Being Formed
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Laois Man Looking For Love On First Dates Ireland Tonight
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Irish Athletics Legend Ronnie Delany Dies Aged 91
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Laois Man Nears Finish Line Natiowide Charity Walk
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€40m Worth Of Irish Peat Exported In 2025
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Gardaí Host Firearms Licensing Information Stand In Offaly Today
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Irish Rail Services Reduced After Westmeath Graffiti Incident
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Met Éireann Issues Nationwide Wind Warning For Entire Country
The midlands is under a yellow rain warning until 3pm.
Midlands Lotto Player Lands €250k
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Westmeath Students Aim For Gold At National Entrepreneur Finals
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14 Counties See No New Bus Shelter Installations In 2025
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