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Irish Supreme Court confirms legality of mandatory retirement ages

Posted in : HR Updates ROI on 14 November 2024
Sarah Kavanagh
DWF (Ireland) LLP
Issues covered: Retirement; Discrimination; Blanket age limits; Policies and procedures

In a landmark ruling in Seamus Mallon v The Minister for Justice, Ireland, and the Attorney General [2024] IESC 20, the Irish Supreme Court upheld the mandatory retirement age of 70 for sheriffs, providing crucial guidance on how equality standards apply to mandatory retirement policies. This decision, widely welcomed by employers, has implications for both public and private sectors in Ireland, reinforcing how age-based retirement policies can align with equality laws when appropriately justified.

Case Background: A Challenge to Equality in Retirement Policies

Seamus Mallon, a solicitor and Revenue sheriff for Cavan and Monaghan, was compelled by Section 12(6)(b) of the Court Officers Act

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This article is correct at 14/11/2024
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Sarah Kavanagh
DWF (Ireland) LLP

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