Programme for Government gives commission a year to review proposed increase in pension age

The document reads: "65-year-olds who are required to or choose to retire early can receive an ‘Early Retirement Allowance or Pension’ at the same rate as jobseekers benefit without a requirement to sign on, partake in any activation measures or be available for and genuinely seeking work."

The pension age increase has been deferred pending a new commission, in the new Programme for Government.