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    Seanad na nÓg

    To mark 100 years since the first sitting of the Upper House of Ireland’s Parliament, 60 youth delegates from the island of Ireland participated in the first youth senate on 10 November 2022.

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    Forming part of the celebrations for Seanad100, the delegates to Seanad na nÓg were drawn from Comhairle na nÓg child and youth councils, An Gaisce – The President’s Award, and the Joint Award Initiative in Northern Ireland. The opening session oof the youth senate was addressed by Minister Roderic O’Gorman and chaired by the Leas Cathaoirleach, Senator Joe O’Reilly.

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    Delegates to Seanad na nÓg represent a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives. The first youth senate saw a number of topics discussed by young people, with one prioritised and recommended for debate in the Seanad by Senators with the relevant Minister.

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