Posts by Sharon
Is it Careless to go Cashless?
The idealistic move towards a cashless society has raised its head once again today as the NCT (National Car Testing Service) has announced that they are going cashless. In a post on social media, the NCT said: “We’re saying goodbye to cash! NCTs are going cashless over the coming months for your safety and convenience,…
Read MoreSeniors Trade Show 2023
On Tuesday 17th October, we will be heading to Bundoran in lovely Donegal for the Autumn Seniors Trade Show. We had a wonderful time participating in the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Age Well Expo back in June and engaged in enjoyable conversation with the DLR locals. As we received such positive feedback whilst bringing awareness to the…
Read MoreWhat does a smoothed earnings approach mean for the State Pension?
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…
Read MoreMinimum Essential Standard of Surviving
“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…
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