Some state employees can now work until 70

State workers staying in their job beyond 65 years of age will still have to pay contributions towards a pension, despite receiving the same weekly amount when they retire.

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe confirmed some public servants will now be given the option to stay on in their job until 70 years of age.

The changes came after concerns about public workers being forced to retire at 65 but having to wait a year until they can collect their pension.