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Inflation rise could leave pensioners unable to heat homes, warns Age Action

The rising cost of living is particularly hitting pensioners who could struggle to heat their homes this winter, warns Age Action who are calling for a pension increase in the upcoming budget. The savings and incomes of older persons could lose ...

16 Aug 2022 at 11:24

National News

‘Flexible’ tiered pensions plan to come into effect from January 2024

A tiered pensions system that will come into effect in January 2024 has been announced by the Government. It will see 66-year-olds given 253 euro per week, 67-year-olds given 266, 68-year-olds given 281, 69-year-olds given 297, and those aged ...

20 Sept 2022 at 15:47

Arts & Entertainment

REVEALED: 9 things science says will accelerate ageing

There’s no escaping ageing – and nor should we feel pressure to look like we’ve escaped it. But looking much older or younger than your biological age isn’t all down to genetics. Lifestyle can really make a difference to how old you feel and ...

28 Jul 2022 at 14:38

National News

Supermarket chain to remove mandatory retirement age of 65 for staff

The mandatory retirement age of 65 in supermarket chain Lidl is to be removed for current and future employees. The company said the measure aims to “support those who would like to choose to continue working”. In a statement, Lidl said it ...

05 Aug 2022 at 12:19

Horse Racing

Stone Age leads Irish and Aidan O’Brien challenge in today's Epsom Derby

Stone Age leads a three-strong team for Aidan O’Brien into battle as the Ballydoyle handler chases a ninth victory in the Cazoo Derby at Epsom on Saturday. It is 21 years since O’Brien broke his duck with the great Galileo. He followed up ...

04 Jun 2022 at 13:10

Arts & Entertainment

The countdown is on for entries into the ‘How We Age’ photography competition

The countdown is on for entries into the ‘How We Age’ all-island photography competition, launched by the Institute of Public Health (IPH) in April. There are still six weeks left to submit entries into this competition, which hopes to ...

19 May 2022 at 12:47

National News

Croke Park named first age-friendly stadium in the world by WHO

Croke Park has been formally recognised as the first age-friendly stadium in the world by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The honour comes following renovations at the stadium to ensure older people can enjoy its services ...

07 Apr 2022 at 17:35

National News

Younger workers face €2,500 extra in tax to keep retirement age at 66

Younger workers face paying an extra €2,500 a year in taxes so that older people can retire at 66, according to the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. The council said people now in their 20s, 30s and 40s will foot the bill for ...

31 Aug 2022 at 11:37

Arts & Entertainment

Instagram to introduce new age verification tools

Instagram is introducing new ways for users to verify their age on the platform as a way of providing more age-appropriate experiences. The Meta-owned firm said beginning in the US, it was testing tools that would allow ...

23 Jun 2022 at 12:28

National News

Ireland remembered as El Dorado of western Europe at NI treasure trove inquest

Ireland has been recalled as the El Dorado of western Europe for the quality and quantity of goldwork during the Bronze Age. The comment came as the first six of 10 cases of potential treasure were considered at ...

20 Jun 2022 at 17:39

National News

Two Irish airports become first in the world recognised as age-friendly by WHO

Two Irish airports have become the first in the world to be recognised as age-friendly by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Shannon Airport and Ireland West Airport have worked closely with Age Friendly ...

17 Jun 2022 at 11:42

National News

Charities express concern over govt housing plans for older people

Charities have told an Oireachtas committee that they have concerns about Government housing plans for older people. The Oireachtas Housing Committee questioned officials from the departments of housing ...

11 May 2022 at 11:17

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