It can occur against people of any age, and deny them the opportunity to fully participate in society. Education Provision of Goods and Services Accomodation Clubs and Associations Advertising Conferral of Qualifications Disposal of Land A person of 22 is refused a bank loan because the institution considers people under 24 to be financially unstable. An applicant for a hotel management course is refused enrolment because at 46 she is considered too old for it. A cleaner of 66 is refused a redundancey payment because she is over the age of 65. You have a right to take action if you believe that you have been treated unfairly.
Age discrimination is against the law.
You may first wish to talk about your concerns to the person or the organisation involved. Or you may seek help from a representative of your Union or Advocacy Service. Alternatively, or failing response, get in touch with an Advisor at the Equal Opportunity Commission. Inform you of the complaint procedure. The Service is impartial, confidential and free of charge.