Age of Consent Quiz

1. In Ireland, what is the age of consent (age where it is legal to have sex) for heterosexual couples?

A). 16

B). 17

C). 18

2. In Ireland, what is the age of consent (age where it is legal to have sex) for homosexual couples?

A). 16

B). 17

C). 18

3. In a sexual encounter, if someone says No, it sometimes means yes:

A). I agree

B). I disagree

4. If a couple aged sixteen have sex are the breaking the law?

A). Yes

B). No

5. If a man or a woman has sex with someone under the age of fifteen in Ireland, it is a very serious offence?

A). Yes

B). No

6. Why is there an age of consent in Ireland?

A). To stop young people from enjoying themselves

B). To encourage people to wait until they are married

C). Because until they are 17, the law says they are not old enough to give their consent to have sex