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Should the age of criminal responsibility be raised to 14?

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties is appearing before the Oireachtas Committee on Justice tod...

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16.48 4 Nov 2025


Should the age of criminal responsibility be raised to 14?


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The Irish Council for Civil Liberties is appearing before the Oireachtas Committee on Justice today, calling for the age of criminal responsibility to be raised to 14, but what is the appropriate age for people to have full responsibility for their actions?

Joining Seán Defoe to discuss is Child Welfare Consultant, Kieran McGrath.


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