31.—(1) A person who carries on—

(a) a designated industrial activity, or

(b) a trade which stands specified for the time being in an order under section 21 of the Act of 1959,

shall not take into his employment by way of apprenticeship in the activity or the trade any person save with the consent of An Chomhairle.

(2) Where rules under paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection (1) of section 27 of this Act are for the time being in force, An Chomhairle shall not give its consent under subsection (1) of this section unless it is satisfied that the requirements of the rules have, as respects the relevant employment, been complied with.