Are most pensioners in NI living it up?

Jan 22, 2015, 10:39 AM

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Are pensioners here on a pig's back - new statistics have shown an increase in income. Latest figures show OAPs in Northern Ireland receive an average of £435 quid per week - that's up 10 per cent from the year before. When you add in free public transport and other benefits, is it the case that pensioners are a lot better of than we think? Chief Executive of Age Sector Platform Eddie Lynch and commentator Ian Collins debate.