Archive for November 2009
Taoiseach’s understanding of state pension appreciated
The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament appreciated Taoiseach Brian Cowen’s understanding of the difficulties facing older people in his statement of November 18 on the importance of the State Pension and the other support schemes for older people such as the travel, TV licence and telephone allowance. We in particular noted where Taoiseach Cowen stated that…
Read MoreISCP sign Memorandum of Understanding
The Chairs and CEOs of five of Ireland’s age sector NGOs came together on 2 October 2009 at the offices of The Atlantic Philanthropies in Dublin to sign a Memorandum of Understanding. Atlantic seeks to increase the capacity of key organisations, including those made up of older adults, to advocate to protect government services for older adults. The…
Read MoreProposed Medical Card Charges Will Hit The Most Vulnerable!
The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament is concerned that the proposed prescription charge will place an increased financial burden on Older People. Responding to the comments made by Minister for Health Mary Harney, Maíréad Hayes CEO of the Parliament has said that the proposed 50 cent charge per prescribed item could result in a hefty monthly…
Read MoreISCP in the Day of Protest 2009
The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament took a proud part in Dublin’s Day of Protest (November 6) as part of the “Get Up, Stand Up” campaign. Many of our volunteers came out to lend their support to the campaign which aims to protect jobs and pensions as well as vulnerable people and vital services. Here are…
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