New Covid-19 restrictions advising over 70s to limit their social interactions are "disrespectful" to older people, a representative group has said. Active Retirement Ireland, a voluntary organisation for older people, said the new measures unfairly target older people who have "already sacrificed so much." Read MoreIn a statement, Maureen Kavanagh, CEO of Active Retirement Ireland, said: "Today’s announcement that older people are to limit their time spent outdoors is disrespectful to our older population. Since the outbreak of Covid-19, our older people cocooned and diligently followed all of the Government advice. Seán Moynihan, CEO of ALONE, said: "Of course, we want to protect our older people from Covid-19.

Source: Irish Independent August 18, 2020 18:45 UTC