Should the age of consent be lowered to 16?
Budget 2023 saw the expansion of the recent free contraception scheme to those aged 16-30. \n\nIt means contraception will be permitted for those aged 16 despite the age of consent being 17. So is now the time for a conversation about lowering the age? \n\nDr. P\xe1draig MacNeela Active Consent Programme Co-Lead at the School of the Psychology University of Galway spoke to Ciara this morning.