Giving young people a real say in the decisions that matter to them
Get InvolvedHow Comhairle
na nÓg Works
Comhairle na nÓg child and youth councils give young people all over Ireland the chance to have their voices heard on the issues affecting their lives, both today and in the future.
It’s vital that young people know that their opinions, views, and ideas are being taken seriously in the decisions impacting them every day. Comhairle na nÓg gives them real input into policies on critical issues like mental health, climate change, diversity and inclusion.
Read moreUN Convention on the Rights of the Child
The rights of children and young people to participate in decision-making affecting them, and to have their voices heard and heeded, are underpinned by Article 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), as well as Article 24 of the European Union (EU) Charter of Fundamental Rights. Ireland ratified the UNCRC in 1992 and committed to ensuring children and young people have a say in the decisions impacting their lives.