'This is a sad day for members of Monaghan County Council'

Eamonn O'Sullivan took up the CE position in January 2016.

It's set be approved by cabinet today and the Minister aims to have the new scheme in place by 2024.

Workers could get a higher rate for working beyond pension age.

"He should be very proud of his excellent public service and I wish him good health and happiness.”

The Diocese of Clogher has wished Mickey a happy, healthy and fruitful retirement.

The report says that the increase of the pension age should be held off until 2028.

The retirement age was meant to be raised to 67 from 66 however, that met widespread opposition.