Voices of young people from across the region is to be heard at Dáil na nÓg today.
Over 200 young people are meeting at Dail Na nOg in Dublin today to discuss equality.
The group will debate the issue and vote on which areas to focus on, to recommend policy changes to the Cabinet.
This year’s event explores the theme of equality as young people, through their local youth councils (Comhairle na nÓg), have been investigating the challenges and opportunities in a variety of areas including mental health, climate change, body image, drugs and alcohol, youth facilities and LGBTIQ+.
PICTURED: (FRONT ROW) Ruth Cunningham, Emily Dunning (BACK ROW) Conor Pearce, Martha Nugent, Liam PearceThis theme was chosen by young people as the area of most importance to them and a vote will take place on three areas of equality on the day.
Previous years’ themes included climate action, education, and transport.
In 2019, a debate and vote on sustainable transport solutions saw delegates from the Comhairle na nÓg councils propose a new policy to offer reduced fares to young people in response to the recognised need to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable transport options.
PICTURED: Young people from Leitrim ready to debate equality as Dáil na nÓg celebrates fiche Bliain ag Fás at the Convention Centre Dublin on March 26th. Pictured left to right, Esther Edosa, Niamh Ryan, Eimear Moran, Grace Coles, Brianna FaughParticipants at Dáil na nÓg 2022 are looking to influence policy at Government level to advance the areas of equality they see as important.
In 2019 a debate on public transport saw delegates recommend to Government that reduced fares should be offered to young people.
