Press Release

February 16, 2017

Public Health (Alcohol) Bill vital in fight to combat impact of alcohol on mental health of Ireland’s youth

Youth Council welcomes statement from Minister McEntee in support of Bill Business interests must not trump wellbeing of our young people, says Council The National Youth […]
January 30, 2017

Ireland’s UN Youth Delegate addresses UN meeting in New York

Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) needs to be inclusive, ECOSOC meeting told. Inclusion must be at the heart of the implementation of the Sustainable Development […]
January 30, 2017

Brexit Forum on Children and Young People opportunity to address youth needs and concerns

Ireland’s youth population to increase 13% over the next four years, vital they are taken into account The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) – which […]
December 19, 2016

Youth Council welcomes Una Mullally appointment

Journalist and activist Una Mullally appointed as independent chair of group to oversee development of National LGBT Youth Strategy: The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) […]
December 13, 2016

‘Youth Work Changes Lives’ – major campaign unveiled at conference in Dublin Castle

State saves €2.20 for every €1 spent on youth work, conference told Too much of the excellent work undertaken by youth organisations with young people is […]
December 1, 2016

Over 13,500 young long-term jobless

Youth Council: Decrease in young people signing on welcome, but over 13,500 under 26s long-term unemployed still far too high The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) […]
November 17, 2016

Migration key issue at National Youth Summit

Concern/NYCI Youth Summit on migration is the flagship event of this year’s One World Week Naval Services and UN Delegate share experiences of rescues on Libyan […]
November 16, 2016

Votes at home, abroad and at 16

Extending votes to emigrants and young people aged 16 and 17 would enhance democracy in Ireland UCC/NYCI seminar told Extending votes to emigrants and young people […]
November 1, 2016

Calais: 200 young people should be brought to Ireland

Calls for TDs to support motion to bring 200 young people to Ireland immediately The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) – which represents groups working with over […]