Advertisement

"It's very unfair to make older people go on the dole before they get their pension." #GE2020

Pension and retirement age has become a major GE2020 issue. In 2014 the Government increased the ...

Share this article

14.15 21 Jan 2020


"It's very unfair to make older people go on the dole before they get their pension." #GE2020


Listen to this episode


Share this article

14.15 21 Jan 2020


Pension and retirement age has become a major GE2020 issue. In 2014 the Government increased the age you can start to receive a state pension from 65 to 66, in 2021 it will be 67 and in 2028 it will be 68. But some workers are caught short waiting a year or two until they receive the state pension. The government have promised to bridge the gap but where does this leave thousands of people reaching retirement. Henry McKean met voters reaching their golden years.


Read more about

GE2020 Henry McKean Pension

Related Episodes

Congressman Joe Kennedy on his...

00:16:00

Congressman Joe Kennedy on his time as Northern Ireland Special Envoy

The Hard Shoulder

00:16:00


Tech Takeover: Elon Musk takes...

00:07:28

Tech Takeover: Elon Musk takes the stand in OpenAI lawsuit

The Hard Shoulder

00:07:28


Radiotherapy machines across I...

00:06:17

Radiotherapy machines across Ireland need immediate replacements

The Hard Shoulder

00:06:17


Government Fuel Supports - wha...

00:13:23

Government Fuel Supports - what is the plan?

The Hard Shoulder

00:13:23