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What can I find on the Internet?
  1. Planning retirement:
    There is a vast amount of articles on Retirement available on the Internet. Planning your retirement is very important. There are several Irish websites which can help with retirement planning. These websites deal with both the financial and social aspects of retirement.
  2. Finance:
    There are many financial packages available for those considering retirement. Almost all Irish financial institutions have details of various products related to retirement. There are many products on the market and it can be difficult to evaluate the various packages. The Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority has developed a website to help consumers make informed financial decisions in a safe and fair market, with sound financial institutions.
  3. Entitlements:
    Over the past few years, Government Departments have greatly improved their website designs and content. Traditionally, there has been a perception that information on entitlements has been difficult to understand. However, details on entitlements are now easily accessible on Government websites, such as the Department of Social and Family Affairs and the various Health Service Executive Area websites. There are several national agencies, such as Age and Opportunity, which provide relevant information on entitlements.
  4. Health:
    There are a vast amount of websites that deal with health related matters. The module ‘Health Issues’ will deal with these in more detail.
  5. Social aspects of retirement:
    There are several community groups with websites. The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament, which was founded to provide a lobby group for senior citizens, has a detailed website. There are several national agencies and networks for older people. Most public libraries now have their catalogue of book stock on their websites and many have detailed information on local history, book reviews, etc.
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