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Thursday 3 December 2020
Researchers examined whether soon-to-be pensioners will have adequate income in retirement.
The pension age is set to increase to 67 in 2021, and 68 in 2028.
Unions and politicians have expressed fears that many more will be forced to retire before new legislation comes in.
Under current rules, those working in the public service must retire from their job at age 65.
The change will will remove any disincentive to potential candidates for vacancies that might arise at the top of the Garda organisation.
Many people retire around the age of 65.
The IHREC has published new guidance for employers and employees to prevent discrimination of older workers.
“It’s not fair that somebody facing that kind of cut will be expected to continue to do the same job because of a birthday.”
The 30-year old, three-time Olympian announced his retirement on Tuesday.
Interim measures apply to those approaching retirement who wish to work on before the necessary legislation has been enacted.
Under current rules, those working in the public service must retire from their job at age 65.
The mandatory retirement age for civil servants is to rise from 65 to 70 under new measures.
The Independent Alliance want Paschal Donohoe to give workers the option to work until the age of 66 if they choose.
The former Secretary General of the Department of Finance said the focus should shift from tax cuts to reducing the cost of living.
It has received widespread welcome from older people’s’ groups.
A Bill put forward by Labour TD Anne Ferris would see the current compulsory retirement age of 65 scrapped.
The 35-year old called it a day because of injury.
Senator Mary White (pictured) said there are people in their 60s and 70s who have a lot more to offer in their workplace.
The proposal would see the retirement age rise to 65 but it is likely to be rejected by voters.
Demonstrations over pension reforms continue to target fuel supplies, leading to a rush to fill up at petrol stations.
Government plans to raise retirement age from 60 to 62 spark widespread protests.
THE SHOPS ARE back, festive music is playing and the weather is going to get absolutely Baltic this week. Even though it’s been a strange year, you’d know Christmas is on the way.
But although it’s a time for giving and the shops are open again, the usual scenes of charity fundraisers on the streets will likely be less frequent due to public health concerns.
Many people make a point of putting some money, food or other items away to make a donation to a particular cause around this time of year, and will likely have to go a bit out of their way to do so in 2020.
Are you one of those people? This morning we want to know: Will you be giving to charity this Christmas?
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