Poll: Should mandatory retirement be abolished?

Retirement clauses have led to high numbers of older people on the dole.

By Michelle Hennessy Friday 25 Nov 2016, 8:30 AM

Nov 25th 2016, 8:30 AM 16,487 Views 89 Comments

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AGE ACTION IRELAND is urging TDs and Senators to push forward with legislation that would abolish mandatory retirement in Ireland.

The organisation has said the current situation – where many companies require employees to retire on reaching a certain age – has led to more 65-year-olds being on the dole than any other age group.

So, we want to know: Should mandatory retirement be abolished?

Poll Results:

Yes (7175)

No (2326)

I'm not sure (641)

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Poll: Should mandatory retirement be abolished?