What is Dáil na nÓg?

• Youth parliament Dáil na nÓg was established in 2001 under the auspices of the Office of the Minister for Children.

• A 'Dáil' meets once a year with 200 delegates, aged up to 18, from around the State.

• Every county has a Comhairle na nÓg or youth council which aims to give young people a say in how their community is run. Delegates from each comhairle are selected to go to the annual Dáil na nÓg conference in Dublin, during which students discuss and make recommendations to the Government about issues affecting young people.

• This year the youth parliament will discuss and vote on the themes of road safety and attitudes towards young people.

• More information, as well as contact details for local comhairle, is available from www.dailnanog.ie