Education (Welfare) (Amendment) Bill 2015

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

The proposal would raise Ireland’s school-leaving age from 16 to 17, so young people would generally have to remain in education for an extra year. A 16-year-old could meet this requirement through a mainly educational vocational apprenticeship, and schools and families would get a one-year preparation period. The aim is to improve young people’s skills and future job prospects, although schools and the Child and Family Agency would face additional costs.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to increase the school leaving age to 17 and to provide for related matters

Last updated 12 April 2018