Apprenticeship Act, 1959

PART III.

Designated Trades, Apprenticeship Districts and Apprentice-ship Committees.

Examination of methods for recruitment and training.

20.—(1) An Chomhairle may carry out an examination of the methods used in any trade for the recruitment and training of apprentices.

(2) When carrying out an examination of the methods used in a trade for the recruitment and training of apprentices, An Chomhairle may, by notice in writing served on any person who recruits and trains apprentices in the trade, or who, either alone or with others, manages or controls such recruitment and training, require the person to furnish to An Chomhairle within a specified period any specified information or documents, being information or documents which An Chomhairle reasonably believes to be necessary for the purposes of the examination and to be in the possession of the person.

(3) Before carrying out an examination under this section, An Chomhairle shall, in such manner as it thinks fit, give such notice as it considers reasonable of its intention to carry out the examination and inviting persons interested to make submissions in writing to An Chomhairle in relation to the recruitment and training of apprentices in the trade which is proposed to be examined.