Posts by Grace
The Late Jim Quinn
It is with deep sorrow we announce the peaceful death of Jim Quinn who was a founder member of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament. Jim served as Chair of the Standing OrdersCommittee for many years and was a loyal and staunch champion of all older people. Reposing at his home Sunday from 3pm. Removal on…
Read MoreEnsure You Are Included Read NTA Report On Expressway Route 4
The National Transport Authority has today published its review of the proposed withdrawal of the Expressway Route 4 Service. We are urging all those who are or maybe affected to access the report and to make sure they have an input to the proposals. Remember lack of access to transport leads to social exclusion and…
Read MoreInaugural Age-Friendly Universities Conference – Engaging Ageing – November 2nd / 3rd 2015
DCU Announces Inaugural Age-Friendly Universities Conference – Engaging Ageing – November 2nd/3rd 2015 for more information contact: www.dcu.ie/agefriendly/engaging.shtml In collaboration with our international partners, Arizona State University and Strathclyde University DCU are hosting the first international age friendly universities conference on November 2nd and 3rd arising from a wish to promote and develop the concept of the Age Friendly…
Read MoreDon’t Cut Services Which Will Add To Social Exclusion
LACK of ACCESS a critical issue for older and disadvantaged people in Rural Ireland The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament noting the reports that plans are already in train to cut Bus Éireann services to many rural areas calls for a stay on this decision to allow talks to take place to ensure that no rural community…
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