One car-hire company has had to abandon its restrictions on renting cars to elderly drivers and others are expected to follow suit. When Australian Christian Brother Anthony White hired a car from Irish Car Rentals in 2006 he was already over 70 and had to pay an additional €25 per day rental. He was  also told that no car would be made available to him when he reached the age of 75.

Br Anthony took the matter to the Equality Authority and has since received a refund. Irish Car Rentals have also abandoned the age limit and will base decisions on hiring cars on the ability to drive. Having car insurance will be a significant factor in making the decision.

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