European Parliament and Local Elections (Voting at 16) Bill 2007

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

The proposal would lower the voting age to 16 for European Parliament and local elections. Sixteen-year-olds living in the relevant area could register to vote; European elections would be open to Irish citizens and citizens of other EU member states, while local elections would be open to all qualifying residents.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to reduce to sixteen years the age at which a person is entitled to be registered as a European Parliament and Local Government elector, and to provide for related matters

Last updated 12 April 2018