Civil servants to be allowed work 'beyond 65'

Charlie McCreevy today said in a bid to address the problems of an ageing population creating future pension problem that the compulsary retirement age for civil servants of 65 yrs is to be abolished for new entrants, allowing staff to work longer if they wish.

The minimum age to start drawing a pension will be set at 65 for new entrants and these measures will apply from April 1 next year.