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Listen Back: Local calls for Government to 'show commitment' to young people

Jul 24, 2025 17:21
By News Northern Sound
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Listen Back: Local calls for Government to 'show commitment' to young people

Local calls for Government to 'show commitment' to young people. Budget 2026 is a "critical opportunity" for the Government to show its commitment to young people.

That's according to the National Youth Council of Ireland; which says the youth-work sector needs a 21 million euro boost in October.

Moreover, the group says young people deserve access to high-quality; safe; and inclusive spaces. Indeed, where they are supported to thrive.

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Furthermore, Ballyjamesduff native Kathryn Walsh is Director of Policy and Advocacy at the National Youth Council of Ireland.

Jodie Curran spoke with Kathyrn who says we need to show young people that they belong here.

She started off by outlining her role at the National Youth Council:

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