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Corduff man warns older people 'are not being listened to'

Jul 23, 2025 13:08
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Corduff man warns older people 'are not being listened to'

Paddy highlighted the frustration felt by many over the decision to go digital when it comes to purchasing a bus ticket.

A Corduff man believes older people across the region are "not being listened to."

Paddy Gallogly is the current Chairperson of the Monaghan Older People's Council.

Paddy highlighted the frustration felt by many over the decision to go digital when it comes to purchasing a bus ticket.

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For older people, he says this is simply "not good enough" and believes people should be able to go to a ticket office or purchase a ticket on the bus.

The Co Monaghan man highlighted a number of areas where he feels older people are being discriminated against.

Particularly when it comes to Bus Eireann's policy to not hire bus drivers over the age of 70.

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Speaking to Northern Sound, Paddy believes lifting this policy would be a "great asset" to the company, especially due to the scarcity of school bus drivers:

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