Safeguarding and promoting the interests of older people.
The Commissioner is an independent champion for older people, who safeguards and promotes their interests.
Eddie Lynch is the Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland. His main role is to safeguard and promote the interests of older people. COPNI is a non-departmental public body with a responsibility to advise and influence Government, focusing on the rights and interests of older people.
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Commissioner Voices Support for 'Neighbourhood News' Initiative
25 February, 2019The Commissioner for Older People, Eddie Lynch, has voiced his support for a campaign which aims to encourage people to be more neighbourly …
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Commissioner calls for the free TV Licence for Over 75s to be protected
14 February, 2019Anyone living in the UK over the age of 75 currently receives a free TV licence under a government funded scheme. In 2015, the government t…