A similar system is in place in Northern Ireland and Wales.
An overwhelming majority of older people surveyed want an Independent Commissioner for Ageing in Ireland.
The role, already in place in Northern Ireland and Wales, would see a person appointed like an Ombudsman to advocate for over 65s.
94% of older people surveyed by Active Retirement Ireland say they wanted the office set up here.
Past President of Active Retirement Ireland and Multyfarnham's Anne Drury says there needs to be one person dedicated to meeting the needs of older people:
Midlands Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Crash
Midlands Security & Defence Analyst Says Hoax Bomb Threats Aimed To Intimidate
Almost €446,000 Allocated To Midlands Community Centres And Clubhouses
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
5K Fundraiser To Support Motor Neurone Disease Association Takes Place In Westmeath
No Slowing Down With Age As Westmeath Bowlers Shine At 14th Annual National Bowls Competition
Woman Appears In Court Over €280k Cannabis Seizure In Midlands