Pre-Budget 2027 Submission to the Department of Social Protection

Ireland senior citizens budget survey 2025 participation and advocacy.

In order for Government to plan Budget 2027 accurately, we must remind them of the reality of growing older in Ireland and the numerous hardships older people are now facing. We wish to take this opportunity to thank all 486 ISCP members and older persons who took part in our pre-Budget survey. We have heard…

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Wishing you a wonderful retirement!

Image of a "Happy Retirement" greeting card for seniors, symbolising celebration for Irish senior citizens.

We would like to take some time to acknowledge and celebrate a remarkable career and bid farewell to an extraordinary colleague who is embarking on a well-deserved journey into retirement. We wish to express to Sue, our genuine appreciation and gratitude for her remarkable contributions and unwavering dedication to the ISCP. A friend, a colleague,…

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Vicky continues to be our Rock of Support

Diverse older women advocates at Irish Senior Citizens Parliament promoting senior citizens' rights and empowerment.

Today we honour Vicky Phelan on her first anniversary and pay tribute to all women, their families and friends who have been affected by cervical cancer. Vicky was of course a prominent figure in the CervicalCheck scandal, as she brought attention to the misdiagnosis and delayed treatment of multiple cervical cancer cases in Ireland. Her…

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