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Continuing to lobby for a Commissioner for Ageing and Older People
CEO Sue Shaw along with members of the Alliance of Age Sector NGOs, met with TDs and Senators in Leinster House for a second time, on Wednesday 3rd May. The meeting took place in the AV Room in a bid to garner further cross-party support from TDs and Senators. After a brief introduction and presentation…
Read MoreAgeing in Ireland, too risky?
Over the last few days, Joe Biden has been described as ‘geriatric’, ‘elderly’ and a ‘doddery grandfather’. Multiple papers have ruthlessly taken aim at the American President simply because of his age which the ISCP wholly condemn. Some papers are poking fun at his need for prompt notes at speaking engagements. Which leaves us wondering…
Read MoreHappy Intergenerational Week!
Happy Global Intergenerational Week 2023, a celebration of generations coming together. The global event seeks to unite individuals, groups, organizations, local and national governments, and NGOs who share a common goal of nurturing cross-generational friendships. According to the Global Report on Ageism, ageism occurs when “age is used to categorize and divide people in ways that…
Read More19th April Meeting on the lack of progression on the Industrial Relations Bill 2021
On Tuesday 19th April, Ministers Simon Coveney and Neale Richmond sat down with representatives from the various organisations working under the aegis of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament alongside CEO Sue Shaw and TD Brid Smith (who is presenting the Bill). The meeting took place in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. The principle…
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