The new rules, which come after the Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law, and Superannuation Act was passed earlier this year, have been signed by Tánaiste, Minister of Defence Micheál Martin, and Minister of Justice Helen McEntee.

Employees in the jail system, firefighters, and members of the armed forces are required by law to retire at the age of sixty-five.

But as a result of the modifications, those holding these jobs will now have the option to continue working until they age 62 if they so want.

Representatives of frontline public servants had advocated for the new regulations, which will provide employees with greater choices as they near the end of their employment.

Separate adjustments to the gardaí's required retirement age are expected to happen soon, according to the Department of Justice.

The Defence Forces' obligatory retirement age modifications, according to a statement from Mr. Martin, "reflects modern society, allowing members who want to remain in service longer to do so."

"Our members are our greatest asset and are central to everything we do," said Lieutenant General Seán Clancy, Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, who praised the revisions. "This is why the increase of mandatory retirement ages for all ranks has been a priority for me."

The increased obligatory retirement age for prison service employees, according to Minister McEntee in a separate statement, "reflects the reality across all sectors that people can and want to work in their chosen careers for longer".

"I am sure that the prolonged commitment of these seasoned employees would help our uniformed public services.