Women in Ireland now have an average life expectancy of nearly 83, while men can expect to live to 78 and a half.

The Institute of Public Health is calling for significant policy responses to cope with our ageing population.

30 per cent will be aged over 60 by the year 2041 and the Citizens' Assembly is meeting this weekend to discuss the associated challenges and opportunities.

Professor Roger O'Sullivan says we need to plan carefully across a range of areas: