Young People Could Vote In 20198 Elections
The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) – which represents organisations working with over 380,000 young people nationwide – has called on Senators to support the extension of voting rights to 16 and 17 year olds. If passed, a Bill to be debated in the Seanad, would allow over 126,000 young people to vote in […]
Almost Half Of Millennials On Non-Standard Contracts
A new Red C poll commissioned by the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) – which represents organisations working with over 380,000 young people – has found that 47% of young people aged 18-29 are on non standard contracts (i.e. do not have full time hours that are the same each week). Furthermore, 38% of […]
Offaly: 570 Young People Unemployed For 6 Months Or More
The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) – whose members work with over 380,000 young people nationwide – has highlighted concerns at the number of young people in County Offaly who are unemployed for 6 months or more. New data from the Department of Social Protection show that the number of young people under 26 […]
Youth Council Urges Young People In Offaly To Register Before November 25th Deadline
The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) is encouraging young people in County Offaly to make sure they are registered to vote before the deadline for inclusion on the electoral register on November 25th. James Doorley, NYCI deputy director explained: “We are especially anxious to ensure that the 1211 young people who have turned 18 in the […]
