ISPCC: 17 'an appropriate age' for consent

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has said it would be slow to recommend a change in the age of consent from 17 to 16.

ISPCC: 17 'an appropriate age' for consent
Tue, 17 Dec, 2013 - 17:26

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has said it would be slow to recommend a change in the age of consent from 17 to 16.

It was one of the items on the Government agenda for the final cabinet meeting before Christmas.

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