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Young people, new citizens and women urged to vote

Equality and human rights groups are urging people to use their vote tomorrow to have a say in Irela...
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12:57 PM - 25 Feb 2016



Young people, new citizens and...

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Young people, new citizens and women urged to vote

TodayFM
TodayFM

12:57 PM - 25 Feb 2016



Equality and human rights groups are urging people to use their vote tomorrow to have a say in Ireland's future.

In particular, they're appealing to young people, women and new Irish citizens - who are under-represented in politics - to come out and vote.

More than 60-thousand first time voters turned out for the Marriage Equality referendum.

Former co-director of Yes Equality, Grainne Healy, says they don't expect quite the same level of engagement in this election, but the referendum has boosted the youth vote:

Campaigners are calling on voters not to take that right for granted and ensure they have a say in Ireland's future when polls open tomorrow.

CEO of the Immigrant Council of Ireland, Brian Killoran, says it's an opportunity for new Irish citizens to get involved in the political process:

Getting young people engaged in politics is a key issue for campaigners.

Jennifer Ryan reports:



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