Press Release

May 23, 2015

Youth Council welcomes Yes vote in same-sex marriage referendum

Youth vote decisive factor in resultThe National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) has welcomed the Yes vote in the Marriage Equality referendum. The NYCI is the […]
May 21, 2015

Youth vote will be key to referendums

Youth groups urge 400,000 18-25 year olds to vote The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) has today (21.05.15) called on young people to make sure […]
May 21, 2015

21.5% youth unemployment still far too high

Youth Council reaction to CSO Quarterly Household Survey – Calls for Government to step up implementation of Youth Guarantee – The National Youth Council of Ireland […]
May 19, 2015

With almost 6,000 ballot boxes natiowide: every vote will count

One vote in each ballot box enough to change the outcome of referendum – divorce referendum was carried by 9,114 votes – The National Youth Council […]
May 11, 2015

Youth Council calls for Yes vote in Marriage Equality referendum

The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) has confirmed its support for a Yes vote in the Marriage Equality referendum following a ballot of its members.* […]
April 30, 2015

Up to 120,000 young people not registered to vote, with days to deadline for upcoming referendums

Dublin 33,213; Cork 13,589; Galway 6,862; Limerick 5,632; Waterford 2,972 The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) is urging young people to make sure they have […]
April 29, 2015

CSO Live Register: Youth Council reaction to latest figures

Decrease in number signing on welcome but almost 15,000 young people long-term unemployed still far too high. The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) has today voiced […]
March 24, 2015

Alcohol legislation: Time’s up on cheap drink, unregulated advertising and unrestricted availability

Draft legislation welcome, but needs to be strengthened Vested interests of Drinks Industry have no place in development of alcohol policy In a presentation today to the […]
March 10, 2015

An integrated approach to youth mental health

Irish Times: ‘National youth health programme promotes joined-up approach to mental health’ The Irish Times HealthPlus supplement published an excellent piece on the NYCI Health Quality […]