Mr. Conor McCabe:

I thank the Senator for her very kind comments. She asked a very good question and we take education very seriously. We want to make sure that when the system is launched that it can stand on its own two feet and there are people who can really make it work properly. With that in mind, we plan on working very closely with the Irish Planning Institute and the Office of Planning Regulation. Earlier I mentioned to Senator Boyhan that the planning regulator will play a lead role in the training that is needed, particularly in the local authorities system. I am very keen to work with universities or third level institutes. My colleagues in the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communication might want to comment on this but part of the supply chain will consider that aspect in terms of the future knowledge that is needed in this society. I agree that the next few years will be a very exciting time for us. It is not often that a brand new industry is brought into an economy or society so we want to prepare and make sure that we have the right foundations to support the industry.