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Is now the time to give the vote to 16- and 17-year-olds?

Belgium and Germany have joined Austria, Greece, and Malta in allowing 16 and 17-year-old to vote in the 2024 European elections. is now the time Ireland follow suit? Joining Shane to discuss this was Cailum Hedderman, Social Activist and Noel Howard, Spokesperson for Social Care Ireland.

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07.00 15 Jun 2023


Is now the time to give the vote to 16- and 17-year-olds?


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07.00 15 Jun 2023


Belgium and Germany have joined Austria, Greece, and Malta in allowing 16 and 17-year-old to vote in the 2024 European elections. is now the time Ireland follow suit?

Joining Shane to discuss this was Cailum Hedderman, Social Activist

and Noel Howard, Spokesperson for Social Care Ireland.


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