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.
COPNI Corporate Plan 2022-2024What have we been saying?
-
Complete our survey on ageism
14 August, 2023Tackling ageism and ageist attitudes is central to the work of the Commissioner and one of his key priorities until the end of his term in 2…
-
Pride in Ageing… Words of Wisdom with Marie Quiery
28 July, 2023The Commissioner recently met with representatives from HereNI, The Rainbow Project and Cara Friend, to discuss the issues faced by older pe…