Motions passed by the delegates

Some of the motions passed by Dáil na nÓg (percentage of delegates in agreement in brackets):

Some of the motions passed by Dáil na nÓg (percentage of delegates in agreement in brackets):

The subject of religion should be changed to a subject on ethics, morals and other cultures (66 per cent);

Intercultural studies should be introduced in all schools from pre-school (62 per cent);

Implement a positive awareness campaign highlighting different cultures and explaining different status and rights afforded to them (89 per cent);

Conduct an informed public debate on the balance between the right to free speech and politically-correct language (73 per cent);

Migrant workers and asylum seekers should be provided with information, education and support at points of entry (89 per cent);

Unstructured facilities which are safe, fun and cater for a range of interests should be made available (96 per cent);

The Government should be responsible for low-cost places that are accessible for young people, designed by young people and which open most nights (93 per cent).

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