Posts by Sharon
International Women’s Day
Today as we celebrate International Women’s Day the team would like to extend our warmest wishes, gratitude and admiration to all of the fantastic women who support us, work with us and empower us. This year’s theme for the UN’s International Women’s Day is gender equality today for a sunstainable tomorrow. The theme celebrates and…
Read MoreThe Rising Cost of Living
As an organisation, the Irish Senior Citizens’ Parliament (ISCP) advocates to ensure that the voice of older people is included in policy decisions that affect the everyday quality of life. Our members are now voicing that they are gravely concerned with the increasing numbers of older people falling into deepening poverty as a direct result…
Read MoreAgeing During the Pandemic
As we move towards re-opening, many of our members are excited about returning to some level of “normality”. We recognise, however, that there are also members who are anxious and worried about the easing of restrictions. We are here to support all members and we call on all in society to act with kindness and…
Read MoreInsurance Update
Thoughout 2021 we have heard from concerned members about their high insurance premiums which we believe have been based soleley on age. We have contacted insurance companies and advocated for fairer policies in the hope of eliminating premiums based on age discrimination. We have also been in contact with MEPs to champion our cause and…
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