Young people are pleading for the government to reduce college fees and raise the national minimum wage for under-20s so they can afford to live in Ireland.
This comes after over 70 percent of young people aged 18-24 admitted that they are considering moving abroad because they think they would enjoy a better quality of life elsewhere. The National Youth Council of Ireland has expressed their concern regarding the impact the cost-of-living crisis is having on young people in Ireland and is calling for action from the Government to prevent young people from moving abroad.
Their Director of Policy and Advocacy Paul Gordon said: “Unfortunately, an overwhelming majority feel a better quality-of-life can be achieved elsewhere. We’re concerned that unless young voices are heard in this Budget, many will choose to leave.
