East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle said: “I would like to pass on my congratulations to Ms Keatinge on her appointment. I look forward to working with the Commissioner and wish her well in this important post.
“We now also need a robust and ambitious Older Persons Strategy to ensure that the work of the Commissioner, government departments and other organisations is effective in delivering improved life opportunities and services for older people and tackles age discrimination in our community.
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