Posts by Sharon

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…

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…

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…