‘Don’t make age a factor’ says Older and Bolder Alliance

ORGANISATIONS representing older people have said age should not be a factor in considering a candidate’s suitability for the presidency.

Labour candidate, Michael D Higgins, who is 70, has had to fend off repeated questions about his age and stamina.

But the Older and Bolder alliance — a group of eight organisations — says the campaign should be “untainted by ageism”. The alliance argues the key factors that should be considered in judging a candidate’s fitness for office are their character, track record, judgment and vision for the role of president.