Words of Wisdom with….Artie and Mary Cassidy
01 July, 2020
A new month brings with it, the return of our Words of Wisdom feature and we've decided to take a different approach on it given the current…
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Commissioner speaks out about the resignation of the RQIA board
23 June, 2020The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland, Eddie Lynch said:
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Commissioner calls for greater protection for older people on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
15 June, 2020The Commissioner for Older People, Eddie Lynch has marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by calling for more protection for older people wh…
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Statement from the Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland on Clifton Nursing Home
23 May, 2020The Commissioner for Older People Eddie Lynch said: “I am deeply concerned about the situation in Clifton Nursing Home in North Belfast.
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Commissioner welcomes rolling programme of Universal Testing in Care Homes
18 May, 2020The Commissioner welcomes the Health Minister’s announcement that testing will be rolled-out to all residents and staff in care homes.
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Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland, Eddie Lynch appointed for a second term
07 May, 2020The First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have confirmed that Eddie Lynch will continue his role as Commis…
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Article by Eddie Lynch, Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland and Les Allamby, Chief Commissioner, Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
06 May, 2020It is clear that older people bear the brunt of the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic both locally and across the world. The fatality rate …
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Nisra release their weekly figures: A statement from the Commissioner
01 May, 2020“The latest figures from NISRA serve as another grim reminder of the devastating impact that Coronavirus is having across our society. Sadly…