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Episode Synopsis
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless, tells us what the Government is doing to encourage more young people to take up trades. And Patrick Atkinson, the CEO of Chadwick’s Group talks about apprenticeships. Patrick is also a board member of Solas, the Further Education and Training Authority.
Martin Markey, the CEO of the Hardware Association Ireland, tells Roisin about the organisation’s pre-budget submission.
Dermot O’Leary, chief economist with Goodbody, tells us about the number of houses he expects to be built in the next 18 months and why apartments are critical to any progress.
PRESENTER/RESEARCHER: Roisin Murphy
PRODUCER: Fergus Sweeney
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Paul Allen
Martin Markey, the CEO of the Hardware Association Ireland, tells Roisin about the organisation’s pre-budget submission.
Dermot O’Leary, chief economist with Goodbody, tells us about the number of houses he expects to be built in the next 18 months and why apartments are critical to any progress.
PRESENTER/RESEARCHER: Roisin Murphy
PRODUCER: Fergus Sweeney
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Paul Allen
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