Dr. Niall Muldoon:

The Senator suggested all children aged under 16 be included. I will consider that. It is a recommendation that has been in place since the Gender Recognition Bill was published.

There is a recommendation on the voting age. We have advised that the State hold a referendum on lowering the voting age. It was recommended by the Constitutional Convention. The idea that it could be done within the Legislature for EU and local elections is something that could be considered.

On the marriage age, it is international best practice and the recommendation is that 18 years of age is the way forward. I do not have the numbers. I understand there is a process whereby those under 18 years of age can apply to the Circuit Court. I will examine the issue.