TAEN – The Age and Employment Network has been closely engaged with the DWP over pensions issues for a number of years. TAEN played an active role in the work of the Pensions Commission, worked with the then Department of Trade and Industry as an active member of the Age Advisory Group on the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 during the six years of its existence. Our strategic partner charity, Help the Aged, has also been closely engaged with the DWP on all aspects of pension reform and legislation. It follows that TAEN supports the Government in seeking equitable and workable clarification of the legal parameters for flexible retirement.