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Below you’ll find our most recent press releases:

NYCI PRESS RELEASES

May Day 2025: NYCI calls for abolition of sub-minimum rates of pay

We’re calling for the abolition of sub-minimum rates of pay, as recommended by the Low Pay Commission in June 2024.

NYCI welcomes new Department of Education and Youth

The renewed focus on youth as part of a department with young people at its core sends a strong message that young people remain central to government policy and that youth work is valued for its transformative impact on individuals and communities.

Programme for Government: inclusion of youth priorities welcome

We welcomed the publication of the Programme for Government, which includes a specific section on youth services but warned of need for ‘Youth’ in ministerial title.