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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The Commissioner responds to BBC's announcement to scrap blanket free licences for over 75s
10 June, 2019The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland, Eddie Lynch said: “This is really disappointing news which will affect over 75,00…
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Commissioner for Older People calls for reform in the treatment of older victims of crime
01 May, 2019The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland, Eddie Lynch, has published a report which calls for change in how older victims of c…