Equality for young people to top agenda at 20th Dáil na nÓg 

Young people from across Ireland ready to debate equality as Dáil na nÓg celebrates Fiche Bliain ag Fás at the Convention Centre Dublin today. Pictured are  Jessica Moffitt, Sophie Mullett, Prachi Agrawal, Shannon NiFhalluin, Marliatou Bah, Adam Foley, Jack Leahy. Picture: Jason Clarke

More than 200 young people from across Ireland will debate the theme of equality at the 20th Dáil na nÓg this Saturday.

Comhairle na nÓg youth council delegates, aged 12-18, will explore equality for young people through debates on issues such as mental health, climate change, body image, drugs and alcohol, youth facilities and LGBTIQ+.