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Sky Ireland and Age Action have announced a charity partnership which will see Sky Ireland supporting the charity in its mission to achieve fundamental change in the lives of older people. Through both financial and people support Sky will help Age Action in its mission to empower older people to live full lives as actively engaged citizens. Throughout 2021, Sky Ireland employees will support Age Action with their ‘Getting Started Kit’ initiative, a national programme to help older people improve their digital literacy skills so they can be more connected, informed and supported.  Sky Ir...

07.21 2 Mar 2021 The Irish Council for Civil Liberties says the pandemic has shown that older people living in residential care are not getting the protection and care they need. It says it’s clear that there are problems in other residential settings, such as Direct Provision, as well. ICCL, Age Action and Sage Advocacy are joining forces to campaign for independent, human rights inspections in residential institutions and care homes. ICCL’s Executive Director Liam Herrick joined Shane Beatty on Breakfast Briefing: Breakfast Briefing 2nd March 2021- Liam Herrick, ICCL 00:00:00 / 00:00:00...

This is despite the fact premiums have come down slightly this year for drivers over the age of 70, according to managing director of Insuremycars.ie Jonathan Hehir. His company compared charges for the over 70s across the market. This revealed what Mr Hehir described as “staggering price differentials”. “These figures highlight the absolute importance of always shopping around and not just taking the price quoted at renewal,” he said. The analysis shows that a driver in his/her early 70s, living in Ballincollig, Cork, and driving a Toyota Corolla 1.4, could get cover from €429 a ye...

Older drivers are being charged up to three times as much for their car insurance than younger motorists.

Should we just go ahead and give the AstraZeneca vaccine to older people? Q&A: It all boils down to weighing up risk, and WHO and Nphet view that differently Fri, Feb 12, 2021, 01:00 Vaccine specialist Dr Anne Moore, who is based in UCC, says the bottom line about the AstraZeneca vaccine is that ‘it’s safe in all cohorts’. Ireland has opted for caution, she says. Photograph: Liselotte Sabroe/EPA   Older people, anxiously waiting for a Covid-19 vaccination, could be forgiven for feeling confused about the conflicting guidance on vaccines, especially the Oxford/AstraZenena offering. The...