Ageist language about older voters must be challenged
04 July, 2016
In the wake of the referendum results, the Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland (COPNI), Eddie Lynch, has said that ageist lan…
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New Commissioner for Older People announces commitment to tackle financial abuse against older people.
14 June, 2016In the Commissioner's first day in office, Eddie Lynch outlined his commitment to tackling financial abuse against older people.
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More must be done to support older carers
06 June, 2016Evelyn Hoy, Chief Executive of The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland, has called on the Health Minister to take action and …
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COPNI Chief Executive welcomes prosecution of domiciliary care worker for theft against older person
27 April, 2016Evelyn Hoy, Chief Executive of The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland, welcomed the decision taken at Newry Magistrates Cour…
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COPNI Chief Executive calls on the PSNI to ensure perpetrators of crimes against older people are brought to justice
26 April, 2016Evelyn Hoy, Chief Executive of The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland, has called on the PSNI to ensure perpetrators of crim…
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New Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland appointed
24 March, 2016Eddie Lynch has been appointed as Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland.
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Commissioner's office hails North Down & Ards U3A artist
29 February, 2016Evelyn Hoy, Chief Executive, The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland (COPNI) congratulated Bangor artist Hilary Robinson and …
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COPNI response to Minister’s announcement of £1.6m support package for care sector
01 February, 2016Responding to the Health Minister's announcement of a £1.6m support package for the independent care sector, Chief Executive of the Commissi…