Dail na nOg

Main recommendations by Dáil na nÓg

Main recommendations by Dáil na nÓg

Alcohol and drug misuse

• Specialised training for gardaí on youth issues

• More funding for youth- related activities

• Drug and alcohol awareness to be started in fourth class in primary school, but in a "child-appropriate" manner

Facilities for young people

• Child fares on transport and admission charges should apply to all of those under 18, and should be subsidised

• Opening hours of youth facilities should be extended and linked to different age groups

• Voting age should be lowered to 16

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