25% of Northern Ireland workers don't stay in work until pension age

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Monday, 5 September 2016 10:57

Northern Ireland's high sick note levels need addressed, according to a Ballycastle councillor.

It's after it emerged that 24% of employees here aren't in work by pension age. That's twice the UK average.

Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Joan Baird says we need to look hard at the causes:

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