Question 1

What does the Electoral (Amendment) (Voting Age) Bill 2026 do?

Accepted Answer

Lowers voting age for European Parliament elections from 18 to 16 years by amending Electoral Act 1992 section 9. Lowers voting age for local government elections from 18 to 16 years by amending Electoral Act 1992 section 10. Allows 16-year-olds to register as electors in both European Parliament and local government elections.

Question 2

What stage is the Electoral (Amendment) (Voting Age) Bill 2026 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 11 Jun 2026, the Electoral (Amendment) (Voting Age) Bill 2026 is at First Stage in 27th Seanad. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Electoral (Amendment) (Voting Age) Bill 2026?

Accepted Answer

The Electoral (Amendment) (Voting Age) Bill 2026 was sponsored by Joanne Collins, and was introduced on 10 Jun 2026.

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