Survey shows happiness among retired people across the region
A recent survey carried out by Standard Life Retirement Pulse has shown that up to 93% people in Connacht-Ulster have indicated that they are enjoying happiness throughout their retirement. The survey also found over two-fifths (44%) said they are financially ready for retirement while nearly two-thirds (64%) of those in…
Doherty says retirement age must remain at 65
The pension age won’t be raised to 67 in January. The government is to repeal legislation for two automatic increases in a social welfare bill to be tabled next week. The decision followed calls for the restoration of the pension age to 65. They came last night during a Dail…
Calls for firemen be allowed work after normal retirement age
With people now living longer, they should be encouraged to keep working for longer. That’s according to a Sligo/Leitrim TD who has called in the Dail for firemen to be retained past the age of 58. Fianna Fail Deputy Eamon Scanlon says that every year, older people are forced out…