Ms Esther Doyle:

I thank the Deputy for her question. Following the initial publication of the draft specifications, there was another round of consultation where people were allowed to submit their views to the NCCA on the initial specification, and they did so. Following on from that, the subject development group reconvened and looked at the consultation submissions and what came in from the public.

Ms Roche and I may not have the list of who made submissions on the draft specification, but we can get it. Anybody was welcome to make a submission, including anybody from the agricultural sector. I can tell the Deputy that some amendments were made to the draft specifications to highlight the word "agriculture". I am looking at the draft as it stands at the moment and I can tell her that in one part the agricultural sector has been mentioned. I will provide some examples in order to give her some comfort and reassurance that we are including the sector.

We are including the sector to make young people aware of the situation. There is reference to a just transition for particular sectors in our economy, which includes the transport, agriculture and residential sectors as some examples. The agricultural sector is highlighted as a particular sector. There is further reference to how the sector impacts on the environment and the challenges for the sector. Agricultural policy and cost demands on the farming sector, increased agricultural production, regenerative agricultural movement and variations of that are mentioned. It is considered from a just transition point of view. That will allow young people to learn about the challenges while being mindful. This does not go against the agricultural sector, which is what I think the Deputy is concerned about. The curriculum does not do so in that sense.