Labour MEP for Dublin, Emer Costello, has welcomed progress made on the issue of service charges for apprentices at a meeting between the Technical Engineering and Electrical Union (TEEU) and the Minister for Education & Skills, Ruairi Quinn.

Costello facilitated the meeting between both sides after making representations to the Minister on behalf of apprentices along with Brian Nolan, the TEEU construction organiser.

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Costello said: "I was pleased that I was able to facilitate the TEEU in meeting with Ruairi Quinn. This is an important issue for the young people involved. I am glad progress was made at the meeting and I will continue to work with the Minister and the TEEU in finding a satisfactory outcome to this dispute."

(CD/JP)