Wexford Youth Input at Inaugural Ireland-UK Youth Forum

The inaugural Ireland–UK Youth Forum kicked off today in Dublin, with 60 young delegates from across Ireland, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales coming together to shape the future of Ireland-UK relations. Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, officially opened the event, which aims to strengthen links and promote mutual understanding among young people across the islands.

Among the delegates are young people from Wexford, actively contributing their perspectives to discussions on issues affecting youth across the five regions. The forum, established after the UK-Ireland Leaders’ Summit in March 2025, will focus on identifying common challenges and opportunities for young people, ensuring their voices are heard in shaping policy decisions.

The event, hosted at Iveagh House in Dublin, will see the delegates engage in dynamic discussions and develop recommendations to present to the Irish Taoiseach and UK Prime Minister in spring 2026. These discussions will help build stronger ties between the two nations, with the intention of fostering collaboration for years to come.

Minister Foley highlighted the importance of the event, saying, “The Ireland–UK Youth Forum shows what can be achieved when we create meaningful spaces for young people to collaborate. I look forward to seeing the conclusions of today’s discussions and the ideas that emerge.”

This forum marks the beginning of an annual event, rotating between jurisdictions, with the continued goal of amplifying the voices of young people and strengthening the relationship between Ireland and the UK.