Irish groups can have input into new UN treaty on older persons

Opportunities to feed back on major policy initiatives that could change the face of ageing don't come along very often — we must seize this one and use it 

The growing cohort of older persons has caused moral panic — what to do with the growing population of older persons and how to fund services with a declining working population.

The United Nations has just concluded its first session to draft a new treaty on the rights of older persons in Geneva. When adopted, this will have profound implications for the future of law and policy as it affects older persons in Ireland. 

It is entirely conceivable the EU will also ratify this treaty, which means EU law and policy will also have to adapt accordingly.