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Stormont 'failing to plan' for ageing population

Stormont 'failing to plan' for ageing population
BBC Northern Ireland Monday 12 October 2026, 05:33 UTC 1 min read
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Politicians are urged to prepare as over-65s are projected to outnumber children in NI by next year.

Politicians are urged to prepare as over-65s are projected to outnumber children in NI by next year.
Stormont (ORG) NI (LOCATION)
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