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In 2001, the OECD launched a review of policies to improve labour market prospects for older workers. The review aimed to examine both supply-side and demand-side aspects of this issue. Older workers have been defined as those aged 50 years and over. The review argues that many policy measures and workplace practices create significant barriers to older workers continuing to work and that current reforms will not be sufficient to encourage later retirement and to lessen the risk of future labour shortages. This report, part of a series covering around 21 OECD countries, contains a survey of Ireland’s main barriers to employment for older workers, an assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of existing measures to overcome these barriers, and a set of policy recommendations for further action by public authorities and social partners. These recommendations are designed to alleviate some of the pension and health care pressures governments are facing because of ageing populations. Although participation rates of older workers in Ireland are expected to continue to increase in the future, the report recommends that further action be taken to remove existing barriers to older workers wishing to stay in employment longer. This report is published in English with a French translation of the executive summary and recommendations. The chapters are: The challenge ahead; The labour market situation of older workers; Income support and work incentives for older people; Encouraging employers to hire and retain older workers; Strengthening older workers’ employability; Policy guidelines.