Press Release

July 7, 2014

Youth Council reaction to new Live Register figures

2,932 more young people on live register more needs to be done to tackle youth unemployment concern at slow place of implementation of youth guarantee calls […]
May 20, 2014

Youth floating vote will be key to local and European elections

Latest polls show 40% of young people undecided Youth groups urge 1/2 million 18-25 year olds to vote Call on candidates to engage with young voters […]
May 15, 2014

Youth Council statement on abduction of Nigerian schoolgirls

On April 14 2014, more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls were abducted at gunpoint. One month later, the school girls are still being held in captivity. The […]
May 8, 2014

Youth Council statement on Ministerial appointments

Congratulates Minister Fitzgerald Welcomes appointment of Minister Flanagan to Youth Affairs portfolio The Government has today (08.05.2014) appointed Minister Frances Fitzgerald, TD as Minister for Justice […]
May 1, 2014

Only 5 days left to register to vote in local, European and by-elections

Groups urge young people to register to vote and call for a National Voter Registration Day  A coalition of youth groups consisting of the National Youth […]
April 16, 2014

Youth Council welcomes National Policy Framework for Young People

  The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) has welcomed the publication today (16.04.14) of Better Outcomes: Brighter Future: the National Policy Framework for Children and […]
March 26, 2014

Youth Council launches pledge2reg.ie young voter registration drive

urges young people to register to vote in local and European elections   Registration deadline: Tuesday, May 6th The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) today (26.03.14) […]
March 25, 2014

New study highlights impact of recession on young people

42% of young people in Ireland living with their parents 51% see cost as a barrier to healthcare 18% experience serious deprivation The European Foundation for […]
January 28, 2014

Youth Guarantee Plan broadly welcomed by Youth Council

More clarity needed on how much consists of existing provision and what represents new places The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), the umbrella body that […]