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The Central Statistic Office’s latest figures show there are 7,900 unemployed people aged 60 to 64 on the live register, while there are 8,600 people aged 55-59. The State pension age was a major issue during the General Election last year and the Programme for Government committed to introducing an early retirement allowance for “65-year-olds who are required to or chose to retire” which will be paid at the same rate as Jobseeker’s but without a requirement to sign on, partake in any activation measures or be available for and genuinely seeking work. Fianna Fáil TD Willie O’Dea ...

RETIREES over the age of 65 will no longer have to sign on for the dole to bridge the gap until they can claim the State pension.

Siptu unhappy with benefit payment

A new social welfare benefit will mean those who retire at 65 will qualify for a social welfare payment that they won’t have to sign on for.

New weekly payment of €203 introduced for 65-year-olds after rise of pension age A person in receipt of this payment will not be required to be available for full-time work. By Órla Ryan Monday 8 Feb 2021, 7:27 AM Feb 8th 2021, 7:27 AM 150,388 Views 53 Comments File photo A NEW SOCIAL welfare payment has been introduced for 65-year-olds who are no longer employed. Plans for such a payment were announced in the Programme for Government aft...