1320. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the recognised guilds, associations or oversight bodies responsible for standards and training in traditional crafts such as thatching, hedgelaying and hazel coppicing; the steps his Department is taking to address the barriers faced by trainees in accessing insurance, comprehensive training and structured apprenticeships; and if he is prepared to take steps to safeguard these heritage skills in a country where they form an important part of our cultural identity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36737/26]

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1320. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the recognised guilds, associations or oversight bodies responsible for standards and training in traditional crafts such as thatching, hedgelaying and hazel coppicing; the steps his Department is taking to address the barriers faced by trainees in accessing insurance, comprehensive training and structured apprenticeships; and if he is prepared to take steps to safeguard these heritage skills in a country where they form an important part of our cultural identity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36737/26]

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