Workers shouldn't be forced to retire before State pension age, says Oireachtas committee

The joint committee on enterprise, trade and employment's leas chathaoirleach Garret Ahearn said 'the discussion highlighted the difference between being forced to retire and choosing to retire'.

Employers should not be allowed to force a person to retire before they reach the age of entitlement for the State pension, an Oireachtas committee has said.

Once a worker has reached the age of 65, they should have the option to continue working if they are both willing and able to, the joint committee on enterprise, trade and employment said.