Age Action Awarded CII’s Prestigious Triple Lock Standard for 2025

Age Action is delighted to announce that we have once again been awarded the Triple Lock Standard by Charities Institute Ireland (CII). This recognition reflects our commitment to transparent reporting, ethical fundraising, and strong governance. The Triple Lock is a mark of excellence, awarded to charities that adhere to the highest standards of integrity, accountability, […]
Where are the Policies for Older People in General Election 2024?

Reacting to the first weeks of the 2024 general election campaign, Age Action is asking all political parties and candidates to make clear what they will do to meet the needs and concerns of older people, to uphold the rights and equality of all of us as we age, and to combat ageism. Dr Nat […]
The new Bill is an inadequate response to the growing demand for the abolition of mandatory retirement.

According to Dr Nat O’Connor, Age Action’s Senior Policy Adviser: “Age Action strongly opposes the revival of the Employment (Restriction of Certain Mandatory Retirement Ages). Bill 2024, which is an inadequate response to the growing demand for the abolition of mandatory retirement.” “Across political parties, in unions and among older persons, we see support for […]
Age Action says party manifestos ‘prepare to fail’ for Ireland’s ageing population

According to Dr Nat O’Connor, Age Action’s Senior Policy Adviser: “There are already over 1.1 million people aged 60 or older and, in the lifetime of the next government, 2025-2029, there will be an extra 135,000 people aged 60 and older, including an extra 47,000 aged 80 and older. Yet, none of the political parties […]
Age Action welcomes enhanced fuel allowance for those aged 66+, but regrets state pension lost spending power and lack of supports for those living alone.

Reacting to Budget 2025, which fell on the International Day of Older Persons, Age Action’s policy adviser Nat O’Connor said “An additional €12 for those in receipt of a full state pension will help some older people to cover their weekly costs, but it means that for yet another budget cycle the state has failed […]