Posts by Sharon
Targeted Measures needed to support rising costs of living
As the Government meet to finalise plans for cost of living supports, the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament call for targeted measures for those living on the state pension. However welcome the one-off measures are in light of energy bills, this is not a long-term solution. People living on an income that cannot meet the on-going…
Read MoreCall to Government on Cost of Living
The recent Budget, while not fully addressing the reality of the increases in the cost of living, did offer some relief by way of increase of €12.00 to all on social welfare payments. The one-off payments and changes to supports also offered some financial relief, albeit on a short-term basis. However, we are now hearing…
Read MoreJoint Committee Hearing on Pensions
On the 25th of January, the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament headed up a delegation of ISCP members, whom are also retired workers, who presented to the Joint Committee on the Industrial Relations Bill. This bill is in relation to the Provisions in Respect of Pensions Entitlements of Retired Workers. We presented to the Joint Committee, on the…
Read MoreTelling It Like It Is; Combatting Ageism
We had a wonderful turnout and discussion at the launch of the Alliance of Age Sector NGOs ‘Telling It Like It Is: Combatting Ageism’ yesterday at Leinster House. We received great support from multiple TDs and Senators along with advocates, ISCP members and friends of the Alliance. Deputy Ministers Niamh Smyth and James Lawless chaired…
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