Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

To citizens 16 and older that can show a confirmation slip that they have/are working and paying taxes

No I believe that your opinion can change drastically in a year, I’m 19 and am finding it hard enough to figure out what party will help me and my future with out having to leave Ireland

It should be lowered to 16 with the exception for education on who they are voting for, young people are going to be living with the decisions we make why exclude them

You should be able to vote at any age as long as you complete an accurate IQ test and the results dictate if you can vote

I somewhat agree with No.5, but if we have a basic test to understand politics then I think the age could be lowered. I reckon most people who have a good sense of politics has nothing to do with age, just research and personal interest. As such, a fifteen year old could easily be as understanding of politics as a fifty year old

Yes and everyone should be required to pass a basic text demonstration their understanding of politics in order to vote

no the minimum age should be lowered but perhaps there should be a maximum age implemented as decisions impact younger generations on a greater scale than those in their 80's/90's

12-18 year olds should have the option to cast a vote and have their voice but it should not carry the same weight as an adult vote

it should be raised so young people can better understand government issues and gain more life experience

No, and anyone over the age of 80 should not be allowed to vote because the difference in this country is for our young people. We don’t need old school thought and values.

No it should not be lowered as men/boys intellectually are behind woman/girls, way too young to vote on such serious matter.

Voting age should be from 18 up as 16 is to low as there at a stage we’re thee only starting to understand, a say on there options can be valid yes if they know what there going to vote for yes and if it was brought init the education and talked about each parties then maybe it could drop to 16

The minimum age is less relevant, there should be an age cap. Pensioners who don't contribute should not be involved in the decision making process.

Could be lowered to 16 but it wouldn't make a huge difference unless 16-18 year olds were educated properly and impartially on politics

Any citizen that pays taxes should be able to vote if they have completed a short exam proving their knowledge of the government and the country

I believe people from the age of 16 should be allowed to vote on certain topics as they would still be directly impacted buglt at least would have a say

Get the average age a person lives till in ireland and cap it at that. If they live past that age well done, but theyll probs die soon. They shouldnt get a say in our future when theyll be gone soon and so many younge children who cannot vote yet have to live w the consequences

yes, should be lowered and a basic test showcasing your understanding of politics should be implemented

Yes and every five years once you reach 50 mandatory test to make sure you still understand basic politics

It should stay the same but there should be a cap on how old someone can vote. Anyone over 85 doesn’t vote for the future other than their own

Yes but it should be taught in school or some mandatory course to be taken if they are under the age of18 and voting

the current age is fine but politics should be discussed more so they have an understanding of the issues and the impact on lives.

Yes and all voters should require to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of the politics in order to vote

Yes, but voter any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote,but voters should be required to pass a basic test determining their understanding of politics in order to vote

16-75 should be able to vote

Definitely not, if anything it could potentially be raised (20/21) as many young people vote for the parents party and don’t read up on anything to form there own opinion

Yes, people who pay taxes should have opportunity to vote, but also voting should not be permitted for people who do not care about the votes and merely spin a wheel, otherwise you end up like america

the voting age should only be lowered if politics and society becomes a mandatory subject for all secondary school students and anyone not in secondary school should be offered workshops explaining the political system and political history of this country

I think there shouldn’t be an age limit but perhaps a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics to vote.

yes, and voters must be required to take a short course on how the irish political system works and how to make effective decisions on voting

Yes, and all voters regardless of age should have to pass a test to prove their understanding of local issues, their knowledge of political parties, and to prove they are in the right mind to make such a decision.

The age should only be lowered to seventeen as anyone younger then that has not matured enough to vote yet

Yes, although some under 18's may not have enough knowledge to make an informed decision, the same can be said for some people who can currently legally vote. Under 18's should be educated about politics before voting.

No, and there should be small tests added to the ballot to prove a person understands the basics a party is offrring.

People who retire should not be able to vote. Young people should be educated in politics and be able to vote and decide the future of the country as it is the young ones that will live here.

This question causes more questions than answers and doesn’t give enough information for a yes/no answer

I believe in circumstances where over 16s can demonstrate legitamate political interest and involment, there should be a special allowance to vote.

Yes, along with improved and mandatory teaching in school on politics/electoral systems etc... from a young age

Yes, any citizen that pays taxes and has a legal job and is over the age of 16 should be allowed to vote

lower it to 17 but have them take a test to make sure they're knowledgeable on current issues and policies so that they can make an objective decision

Not until greater legal rights are extended to 16 year olds to defend against parental coercion. I am concerned people that live with their parents as minors are at risk of being intimidated to vote a certain way

i think voting should be based off IQ and property holdings. If your below a certain IQ you shouldn’t be allowed make decisions that affect the whole country but if you have property and are below the IQ should still be able to vote as the laws will affect your holdings of land

Persons of 16 and older should be required to pass a test to receive the right to vote

Yes but only for referendums.

Yes it should be lowered to 15 and political and legal education should be introduced in schools

On some things but not on more serious things.

Young people have an opinion too

Yes, but voters who are between the age of 16 to 21 should have to pass a test demonstarting basic knowledge of irish politics

Vote more then the increase is prohibited the votes grounded and when the politics runs and rules

Yes, any teenager and older should be able to vote provided they pass a test

No, raise it to either 21 or abolish it and only allow tax payers the right to vote.

it should remain at the legal age at 18

Yes and 16 and add maximum age limit

No it’s ridiculous that’s like saying should we reduce legal age for marriage

There should be a maximum age.

yes it should

No but politics should be a mandatory course studied in secondary school.

Yes, to 16 but only for local elections and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote.

Yes and voters of any age should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

16 For referendums

Depending on the subject of the vote in question

yes but they should pass a basic test to show they understand politics

yes after they pass a basic test to show they understand politics

Yes, but only for local elections and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote.

Yes, anyone aged 16+ should have thr right to vote

Yes, anyone should be able to decide for their lives. Make sure to increase education budgets so everybody is able to have an informed choice

Yes,10 and over should be able to vote cause we are smarter than adults

Yes, but only for local elections and special referendums

Yes, but they should be asked minimum questions on basic understanding of what they are voting for

No it should be raised to 25

It should depend on the maturity of the person, if they are mature and informed they should be allowed to vote

Only For Referendums

Yes but only for local elections

Yes, I think younger people are more in tune with the way our country is run than ever before. I would also like there to be stricter rules around misinformation during election campaigns, maybe an independent fact checking body to verify all major claims being made during elections.

Only land owners with a minimum income of 1 million

Yes, any citizen that can pay taxes should be allowed to vote

I agree with abstentionism

I think the age should be 16

No and people should have to pass a basic intelligence test

Yes, but only for presidential elections

It should be lowered to sixteen years old.

I believe that it has less to do with age and more to do with ones understanding of politics

for referendums but not for elections

i’m unsure

depends on the vote

if political education in schools is improved

16 with the permission of parents, 18 free reign

If it was to be lowered, voters need a good political education and understanding of all political matters. Politics should be taught in all secondary schools.

Yes, but voters of any age registering should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics.

Yes if you are old enough to pay tax you can vote no taxation without representation

Only on Constitutional referendums should the voting age be lowered to 16.

Yes, for local elections

Depending on background and if still in school

Do you think you're ready right now to be part of a major decision that impacts your country, and why?

How do you personally feel about teens having the power to shape future elections through voting?

50 years of age

Yes to 16, however anyone under 18 have to pass a test demonstrating their understanding of politics

Yes but only to the age of 16.

No, raise it, the vote should be earned through service and dedication to the peoples militia