Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 11 June 2024

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills

Climate Action and Sustainable Development Education: Discussion (Resumed)

Photo of Paul KehoePaul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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There are different methods and models. Apprenticeships have totally changed over recent years. We have gone from diesel cars to petrol cars to electric cars. When this committee visited Waterford, we learned that one of the biggest challenges is the need to train diesel and petrol mechanics while at the same training mechanics for the new electric cars. Everything has totally changed over recent years,, including building concepts, plumbing, carpentry and electrical work, and is forever changing. As things modernise, there will be further changes. Has the Department engaged with SOLAS on the provision of climate action education and sustainable development in further education, and the rapid change that is happening at the moment?