Retirement group calls for inquiry into effects of covid clampdowns on elderly

Greta Hickey, chairwoman of Mallow Active Retirement,  said covid continues to have an effect on elderly people, with some afraid to go out shopping. Picture: Jim Coughlan.

Older people are "retired not expired", a leading active retirement group has said, as it urged government to bring forward an inquiry into the treatment of the elderly during the covid pandemic. 

Greta Hickey, chairwoman of Mallow Active Retirement, said the treatment of the elderly during covid has has lasting impacts on their mental health.