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Should the voting age be 16?

The Dáil will debate a Social Democrats’ Bill on Thursday calling for a legislative pathway to...

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17.00 11 Nov 2025


Should the voting age be 16?


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The Dáil will debate a Social Democrats’ Bill on Thursday calling for a legislative pathway towards reducing the voting age from 18 to 16 years.

So, should it be reduced?

Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Noel Howard, Spokesperson for Social Care Ireland and Aidan Farrelly, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North.


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