Votes are wasted on the young

Support of young no guarantee of votes come election day, writes Political Correspondent Shaun Connolly.

Votes are wasted on the young
Tue, 20 Sep, 2005 - 01:00

YOUNG Irish voters feel the future's bright: the future's Fianna Fail.

An overwhelming 47% of 18 to 24-year-olds say they will back the Soldiers of Destiny at the upcoming election more than the next four parties combined.

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