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Information for School Leavers 2012 (pdf) - Citizens Information Board

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Drink alcohol<br />

Age 18 – if you are under 18 you can drink alcohol in a<br />

private residence if you have parental consent<br />

Buy cigarettes<br />

Age 18<br />

Be charged with a criminal offence<br />

Age 10 – <strong>for</strong> murder, manslaughter, rape and aggravated<br />

sexual assault<br />

Age 12 – <strong>for</strong> other criminal offences<br />

Consent to medical treatment<br />

Age 16<br />

Give blood<br />

Age 18<br />

Consent to sexual intercourse<br />

Age 17 unless married<br />

Marry<br />

Age 18 unless an exemption is granted by either the Circuit<br />

Court or the High Court<br />

Apply <strong>for</strong> a 10-year passport<br />

Age 18 – if you are younger you can only apply <strong>for</strong> a fiveyear<br />

passport<br />

Book a holiday<br />

Age 18<br />

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