Government delays discussion on reducing voting age to 16

Deferral until June 2023 to allow time to 'complete  electoral reform commitments' and establish Electoral Commission  

The Government said it was seeking a timed delay to allow for the establishment of the Electoral Commission.  Picture: Larry Cummins

The Government has defended its decision to delay by 12 months new laws seeking to reduce the voting age to 16 for all elections.

During a debate on a private members bill, tabled by Independent Donegal TD Thomas Pringle, the Government said it was seeking a timed delay to allow for the establishment of the new Electoral Commission.