Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 22 November 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills

Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed)

Mr. Michael Kelly:

Yes, we saw some of the headlines that came out of the Conference of the Parties, COP, that the planet is doomed and all of that. It is very difficult for adults to internalise, never mind children. We need to modulate our language. We have to empower children to take action. Food growing is a way for them to feel they are taking back control of some part of it and feel some element of positivity around it.