A Monaghan councillor believes opportunities within the apprenticeship and traineeship sectors should be "advocated" and "promoted" as widely as possible across the entire region.
In relation to housing improvement grants, Cllr Pat Treanor reported that almost €2m worth of works are at a recommended stage across Co Monaghan.
Cllr Treanor says the SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) have some good retrofitting schemes, however there is a two year waiting list because of a skilled labour shortage.
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Our reporter Jodie Curran spoke with Cllr Treanor in relation to this matter.
She began by asking him why it so important for there to be a focus on apprenticeship schemes across the local area:
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