Ms Aoibh?nn Doyle:

We touch on many of the scientific aspects in subjects such as geography and science. Those subjects are mandatory in many schools. Many students have knowledge about it. Some of the Deputy's colleagues were saying it really should be us teaching the teachers. It is very important that there is good education of certain aspects across the board. Climate action education should include scientific terms and what is happening, but, in general, I do not think that is the real issue. The issue is to empower young people and all generations to take action and see the importance of it, specifically on climate change. Deputy O'Callaghan is saying that the subject would just be activism, but it would be activism in respect of climate change.

I want to stress the importance of the correct implementation. One teacher who took part in the survey said that the content needs to be appropriate and delivered at the right level. The teacher also said that students do not want to watch webinars of experts speaking, and that how it is delivered will determine the success of getting the message across to the students. It is important that students know some information with regard to assessment but what is very important is that they feel impassioned about it. If students do not feel impassioned and do not like the subject they are less likely to take in the information. It has to be engaging and interesting for all students.