Ages of candidates

A Chara, - In election commentaries in recent years, The Irish Times almost always mentions, in brackets after their names, the…

A Chara, - In election commentaries in recent years, The Irish Times almost always mentions, in brackets after their names, the ages of candidates under 30. Maol Muire Tynan in her article on the European Elections (May 17th) is no exception.

Is there a reason for this? Could we not have the ages of all the candidates if this is your policy? - Is mise, Malcolm Byrne (25),

Fianna Fail candidate, Gorey Town Commissioners. Ramsfort Ave., Gorey, Co Wexford