The advertising industry loves to suggest that retirement is one holiday after another but for many people, it takes time to get used to endless time and a limited budget. Margaret Jennings talks to the experts about how to approach life after work 

A budget passed off as fair and progress by the Government has been slammed as an attack on the young, old and new mothers.

Age Action Ireland is calling on the Government to increase pensions and allowances to help offset the rising costs of home heating for the elderly.