AGE OF MAJORITY ACT, 1985
The Age of Majority Act, 1985 redefined the age at which an individual is legally considered an adult in Ireland, lowering it from 21 to 18 years old. This legislative change aligned Ireland's legal framework with broader international standards and reflected societal shifts towards recognising younger individuals' capacity for responsibility and autonomy. The Act impacted various legal aspects including contractual capacity, inheritance rights, and eligibility for certain legal duties, effectively broadening the scope of adulthood and ensuring protections and responsibilities are appropriately assigned to younger individuals.
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