Reforms to give extra €13 to pensioners

TWO significant changes to the entitlements of old age pensioners come into force this week but they need to be followed up with more substantial reforms in the sector, according to Age Action Ireland.

From Friday, people who earn €20 or more a week will enjoy a €13 increase in their weekly State Pension when the Old Age Non-Contributory pension is scrapped.

The change will come just days after senior citizens were given the right to unlimited free travel at peak times for the first time in 40 years after restrictions in this area were lifted.