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Is a job at 13 banned in Ireland?

Partly. A job at 13 is restricted in Ireland. No job until 14, but close relatives may employ a child.

Protection of Young Persons (Employment) Act 1996 s.3: no employment under 16, light work from 14 in holidays; s.9 + S.I. 2/1997: s.3 does not apply to close relatives (family home, farm, family business).

Source: PYP(E) Act 1996 s.3, s.9

• Ireland is one of 41 countries where a job at 13 is banned, and 36 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 1.
• In Europe: banned in 16 of 39 countries.

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