Archive for July 2023

On the back of our successful Pension Promise Campaign, Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Social Protection when the State pension will be increased to 34% of average earnings to meet the Government’s commitment on pensions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. Minister Humphries answered that a smoothed earnings method…

“Due to the cost-of-living crisis, anything less than a €27.50 adjustment in core social welfare rates will be a real term cut. This is the absolute minimum required to prevent individuals and families being pulled deeper into poverty.” -Vincentian MESL Research Centre Pre-Budget 2024 Submission The Minimum Essential Standard of Living (MESL) research was transferred…