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€20 increase in the pension in Budget 2024/25, pushed by backbench TDs to win over older voters before the upcoming General Election (Irish Independent 31st July 2024) It was interesting to read this article in the Irish Independent last week as we approach the ‘kite flying’ in the run up to the Budget and indeed…

Today marked our annual opportunity to formally speak with Ministers within the Department of Social Protection about the real issues affecting older persons as well as what is most needed in Budget 2025. Welcomed by the wonderful Mary Kennedy, we were treated to an interesting welcome address by Secretary General, John McKeown. He reflected on…

General Elections are fast approaching and it is very possible that these will take place before 2024 is out. So, to help voters prepare for these elections in the best way possible, the ISCP have decided to hold a series of hustings around the country to give older people a chance to question their local…

The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament hosted a meeting to bring together member organisations affected by the lack of a voice regarding their occupational pension. This has resulted in loss of income for many people in an environment of ongoing cost of living increases and hikes in energy costs. The ISCP formed a collective network some…