Should 16 year olds be allowed to drive?

Almost eight in ten (77%) Irish people are against new EU plans to allow children as young as 16 to get behind the wheel. Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD for The County of Kerry spoke to Newstalk Breakfast and was asked if is there an argument to be made for letting young people start learning to drive a year earlier.

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08.00 16 Nov 2023

Should 16 year olds be allowed to drive?

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08.00 16 Nov 2023

Almost eight in ten (77%) Irish people are against new EU plans to allow children as young as 16 to get behind the wheel.

Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD for The County of Kerry spoke to Newstalk Breakfast and was asked if is there an argument to be made for letting young people start learning to drive a year earlier.