Dáil’s newest TD wants politics taught in school

The newest TD in the Dáil has called for the voting age to be lowered to 16 for all elections and for politics to be taught in the school curriculum so young people take a greater interest in it.

Helen McEntee said the hours were long and it was not family friendly, but more women should be encouraged to enter politics as it was a fantastic job where one can make a difference.

In an interview with the Irish Examiner, she also spoke about the whip voting system operated by Fine Gael in the Dáil and the challenges facing a TD.