Youth Voice

Ballyclare Alliance Party Candidate Lewis Boyle sat down with host Dermot Hamill ahead of the May 18th council elections. Discussing Mr Boyle's shot at election with the opportunity to make history they also talked policy and whether age makes a difference in politics. After a long hiatus, the podcast is back with a new brand in the works and more in person interviews.

Dermot sat down with Mhairi Black MP. Discussing Scottish Independence, post-Brexit Britain as well as her confidence in Liz Truss and Keir Starmer

In our first international episode, Dermot sat down with Sam Lawrence a Democratic candidate for the Ohio State House of Representatives. Talking gun policy, Roe vs Wade as well getting youth into public office and the state of Democratic politics in the US

To kick off season 3 of the Youth Voice, Dermot sat down with political commentator Dan MacMillan to discuss his journey into politics as well as the current Tory leadership situation and the resignation of Boris Johnson

As May 5th approaches Dermot sat down with Daniel Connolly of Aontú Discussing healthcare, Conversion Therapy, Integrated Education and his hopes for Newry & Armagh Get Involved Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com

Dermot sat down with Former MLA for South Down, Jim Wells Discussing Jim's political career, social issues as well as making predictions for AE22 and what Mandatory Coalition could look like after May 5th

Dermot sat down with SDLP MP for South Belfast Claire Hanna. Talking cost of living, integrated education, the Fianna Fáil partnership as well as youth issues

Dermot attended the Alliance Party Conference in Belfast. With 4 interviews from Stephen Farry MP, Cllr Patrick Brown, Kellie Armstrong MLA and Luke Patterson. Discussing Ukraine, The Protocol as well as the upcoming election and Integrated Education.

Dermot sat down with Andrew Clarke, activist and owner of the Instagram page Tanistry Discussing Andrew's political journey and conversion to Irish Nationalism, his study of history and all about the page Tanistry.

Dermot sat down with Professor Colin Harvey of Queen's University Belfast and Ireland's Future to discuss Human Rights Legislation, the NI Bill of Rights as well as Irish Unity and Stormont's stability

Dermot sat down with Matthew Taylor Co-Founder of Pure Mental NI Discussing the issues facing young people's mental health, the Pure Mental Toolkits as well as Youth Voice and his vision for Pure Mental

In a special episode to celebrate the 1st birthday of Youth Voice NI Chief Editor Dermot was interviewed by Seán Burke. Discussing Dermot's political heroes, the future of Youth Voice NI and favourite interviews. Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com

Dermot sat down for an interview with Green Party MLA for North Down Rachel Woods Discussing the Climate Bill, Safe Access Zones and Rachel's Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) PMB as well as integrated education Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com

Dermot sat down with Alliance Party Education Spokesperson and East Belfast MLA, Chris Lyttle Discussing Academic Selection, the upcoming Independent Review as well as Seclusion and Restraint within schools Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com

Dermot sat down with newly elected Alliance Youth Chair, Luke Patterson Discussing being a young person in politics, the vision for Alliance Youth and what the future holds for AY https://www.allianceparty.org/join_us Have you got something to say? Contact us to get involved Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com

Today we were joined by UUP MLA for Strangford, Mike Nesbitt Discussing #UnionOfPeople , Libel Laws as well as Mandatory Coalition and a border poll. Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com

Host Dermot caught up with Aontú leader and TD for Meath West, Peadar Toibín Discussing the future of Aontú, Tuition Fees, Irish Unity and Social Policy Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com

Discussing a United Ireland, the High Street Voucher Scheme as well as Votes at 16 and Sinn Féin's priorities ahead of AE22

Our View: Dublin Bay South Dermot sat down with 3 young campaigners to discuss the Dublin Bay South By-Election Brian Crehan of Ógra Fianna Fáil, Joshua Ellul of Young Fine Gael and Jack Nolan of Labour Youth all put forward the case for their prospective party candidates and also discussed opponents and policies going in to polling day Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com

Dermot spoke to Cllr Billy Hutchinson, leader of the Progressive Unionist Party. Discussing class, The Northern Ireland Protocol and the future of sectarian politics. Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com If you can subscribe to our patreon. https://www.patreon.com/Youthvoiceni

In a brand new series Dermot talks to Matt and James from BeyondNI to discuss the new DUP leadership situation, as well as talking to Clara McDevitt, Sophia Armstrong and Cormac Savage about what they want from Minister McIlveen. Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com

Dermot was joined by Jim O'Callaghan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay South and FF justice spokesman. Discussing the upcoming Dublin Bay South, United Ireland preparations as well as the Covid-19 situation and polling. Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com

Dermot caught up with Cormac Savage, President of the Secondary Students Union of Northern Ireland. Discussing Exams, student representation and #CutTheContent22

Dermot was joined by Daniel McCrossan MLA of the SDLP and Robbie Butler MLA from the UUP to discuss education Together they discussed academic selection, the exam fiasco as well as integrated education. Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com

Joining us this week was Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal. Discussing the Labour Party, Birthright citizenship as well as the possibility of a United Ireland. Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com

In a slightly different episode Dermot was joined by a group of intelligent, young people to talk all things youth politics. He was joined by Inez Murray, Seán Burke, Eoin Cassidy and Oisín Ó Síocháin. Together they spoke about youth wings, votes at 16 and political education as well as how their voices are heard. Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com

Today Dermot caught up with Gary Gannon of the Social Democrats Talking all things Social Democracy as well as the future of the party and young people. Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com

Dermot caught up with newly elected SDLP Youth Chair, Karl Duncan. Talking the future of the SDLP as well as youth politics and the importance of getting involved. Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com

Dermot caught up with Neale Richmond, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown. Talking all things Social Media, Votes at 16 and the NI Protocol Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com

Today Dermot was joined by James and Matthew from BeyondNI, an organisation that provides a space for discussion about NI politics beyond the sectarianism. Discussing the reasons for right Unionism and left Nationalism, the future of NI politics and their goals for the future. Dermot was recently on the BeyondNI podcast which you can find here https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wbipKzvxUPLLtOQzzQMVT?si=JQfczn--SMWwhMVOwKgwbA And you can find their website here https://www.beyondni.com Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com Or to get involved with our working group either DM us or email Dermot@youthvoiceni.com

Today Dermot was joined by NI Children and Young People's Commissioner, Koulla Yiasouma. As well as SSUNI Mental Health Officer, Morgan Shuttleworth. Discussing the effects of lockdown, exams and school closures and how these affect young people. Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com

Dermot was joined by John McDonnell, MP for Hayes and Harlington and Former Labour Shadow Chancellor. Discussing the Economy, the Media, Tuition Fees and Equality. Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com For enquiries contact Dermot at dermot@youthvoiceni.com

Dermot was joined by Minister Robin Walker of the Conservative Party and MP for Worcester. Discussing votes at 16, the NI Centenary plans and the NI Protocol. Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com

Dermot was joined by Louise Haigh MP for Sheffield Heeley of the Labour Party, Louise is the Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. Discussing Brexit, Votes at 16 and the future of the Labour Party. Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com

Today Dermot was joined by SDLP leader and Foyle MP, Colum Eastwood. Discussing Brexit, Covid-19 and A United Ireland. Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com

Today Dermot was joined by Minister for Education, DUP MLA Peter Weir. In a shorter episode discussing Exams, Vaccines and Conversion Therapy. Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com Like, Subscribe and share

Today Dermot was joined by Minister for Infrastructure and SDLP deputy leader Nichola Mallon MLA for North Belfast. In a shorter episode discussing votes at 16, Brexit and mandatory coalition. Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com Like, Subscribe and share

For our first live event, Dermot hosted a debate between young people from many of the different parties on the Island Discussing a border poll, votes at 16 as well as cannabis legalisation Dermot was joined by Luke Corkery Fine Gael Jack Nolan Labour Darragh O'Reilly SDLP Darragh Adelaide PBP Christine O'Mahony Social Democrats Eóin Tennyson Alliance Tate Donnelly Green Party Cormac McGrane Sinn Féin Ruairi Holohan an LGBT rights activist Edited by the wonderful James O'Harte.

Today Dermot was joined by MLA for Upper Bann, Doug Beattie of the UUP. Discussing mandatory coalition, votes at 16 as well as the current COVID-19 restrictions. Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com

Today we were joined by Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan and Sinn Féin spokesperson for Agriculture. Discussing votes at 16, alongside United Ireland issues and Cannabis Legalisation. Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com

For this episode PBP MLA for West Belfast, Gerry Carroll joined Dermot Hamill for an interview. Discussing youth politics, votes at 16 alongside issues like the NI centenary celebrations and Brexit. Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com