Leo Varadkar describes it as a "business-harming, job-killing tax increase"
A Laois-Offaly TD is denying his party's retirement policy will damage jobs.
Sinn Féin wants to reduce the state pension age to 65 to protect people in physically demanding jobs.
This would be funded by increases in employers' PRSI, which Tánaiste Leo Varadkar describes as a "business-harming, job-killing tax increase".
Speaking on The Midlands Today Show, Deputy Brian Stanley rejected this:
Midlands Prison Hit By Mass Overdose Incident
The Irish Prison Service says its working with the HSE after a reported toxic drug drone drop off.
Offaly Man To Complete Marathon Challenge In Honour of Ashling Murphy
John Healy is set to complete his 26th marathon to support the Ashling Murphy Memorial Foundation.
Recruitment Of First-Ever Professors For Ireland's Technological Universities Launched
The initiative was launched by Minister James Lawless.
Minister For Rural And Community Development Marks Two Official Openings And Launches In Laois
Dara Calleary visited Durrow in Laois on Wednesday.
Offaly Soccer Club Granted Planning Permission For Facility Expansion
Paddy Maloney Park in Edenderry is set to improve its facilities.
Offaly TD Warns Garda Protection For TDs Could Affect Public Access
Michael Healy Rae was attached in Dublin earlier this week.
People in Laois Facing Extended Water Outage Today
Uisce Eireann says it's working to repair the issue in Portlaoise and its surrounding areas.
Excitement Continues Over National Ploughing Championships 2027 Venue Reveal
The site is moving from Screggan in Tullamore to Boherkill Farm in Rathangan next year.
