More people over 65 in Ireland working, driving, travelling and marrying, new figures show

'The population of Ireland is ageing, with life expectancy increasing and older people continuing to be an active and vibrant part of our community.' File picture 

The number of people aged 65 or over in Ireland is expected to double to 1.6 million by 2051, with the 'older generation' also working and marrying more than they were five years ago.

Driving licenses and domestic overnight trips all rose too for those aged 65 or over, according to new data published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) with the assistance of results from Census 2022.