Ireland now has an apprenticeship population of 27,470, with 9,237 employers who have apprentices working with them, according to Solas. Here is a selection of people starting new roles with companies ...

Well, I nearly fell off my rocking chair on Wednesday night when, during a run-of-the-mill news bulletin, this startling report was broadcast, encouraging the over 50s to stay working! Pádraig Hoare ...