Warning of Pension Related Scam Phone Calls

Close-up of official "Senior Citizens" event badge or badge texture.

This week, ISCP have received reports from its members of scam calls claiming that their pensions are at risk. The calls are not automated and the caller has knowledge of the receiver’s name. They will ask for details such as PPSN and will claim that the person’s pension is at risk of suspension unless they…

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Watch back: Summer Series Webinar on Women and Pensions

Irish Senior Citizens Parliament policy perspectives on pensions and ageing.

Recently we held our first Summer Series webinar on the topic of Women and Pensions. We were delighted to be joined by Colette Bennett of Social Justice Ireland and Sandra McCullagh of NWCI. During this webinar our experts spoke about the issues facing women in retirement and what policy decisions should be taken to resolve…

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Pension Rights Rally

Older Irish citizens hold signs demanding better representation and recognition.

On June 29th, members of ISCP’s executive gathered with other organisations representing pensioner’s rights to rally for the Government to adopt the Industrial Relations Amendments Bill. This Bill, brought forward by Bríd Smith TD, sought to give retired people the right to be represented by their organisation or union in dealing with their former employers…

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2021: Your Resources

Elder abuse awareness during Ireland's Senior Citizens Parliament 2021, focusing on protection of older adults.

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing untold fear and suffering for older people across the world. Beyond its immediate health impact, the pandemic is putting older people at greater risk of poverty, discrimination and isolation. It is likely to have a particularly devastating impact on older people in developing countries. UN Secretary-General António Guterres Today is…

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