Votes for 16-yr-olds: What teachers think

THEY are arguably the best judge on 16-year-olds getting the vote but teachers are split on the issue - depending on their age.

- BY SIMON MURPHY

Overall 47% are in favour, while 38% disagree and 15% are neutral.

The poll of 9,626 staff showed a marked difference in opinion depending on the age group of teachers.

Those in their 20s were the most in favour - 51% compared to 35% against.

Thirty-somethings were behind it 49% to 35% while those in their 40s supported the plan by 45% to 39%.

The over-50s were the only age group against the decision - by 44% to 43%.

A quarter of older teachers said they were strongly against.