Youth poll praised by Beggs
The Ulster Unionist said the 11,917 votes cast in Northern Ireland was an ecouraging development.
Mr Beggs said “Its great to see such a positive level of engagement from our young people with the elections.
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Hide Ad“I would commend the pupils of Carrickfergus Grammar School who had a turnout of 33.63% which meant they were entitled to a silver award.
“Similarly, Larne Grammar School has a turnout level of 25.58% which gave them a bronze award. Both schools were in the top 15 for turnouts in Northern Ireland.
“Well done to all those who stood and to all those who were succesfully elected.”