Aisling Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)

Perfect. I thank Mr. Christie for clarifying that. I see where he is coming from on it now.

My next question may be simpler. It relates to transition year again, which I raised last week. I have an issue with transition year in that there do not seem to be any core subjects or specific things that need to get done. I get requests in my office all the time from people seeking to do work experience. They might ask for whatever I can give them. One might ask for a Friday every week or a block of a week. There should be set requirements for the year. I want Mr. Christie’s views on that.

On the LCA, I had a parent on to me last week who was really struggling with module 3. He was unable to find a course for his son to do. He has to do a four-week course. SOLAS will not take him as he is under 18.

Does Mr. Christie not agree the outputs of transition year should be set? Does he agree some of the LCA modules are quite impractical, as with trying to do an evening course under module 3?