Posts by Grace
When is a Promise NOT a Promise
The announcement by Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton T.D. that the Government has reduced the fuel, phone, electricity and gas payments to Older People, Carers and those on long term Social Welfare is seen by many Older People as a breach of faith. Just recently the Tánaiste promised there would be no reductions in…
Read MoreNursing Home Support Scheme
Stop the anxiety and uncertainty for Older People and their families The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament calls on the Minister for Health James O’Reilly T.D. to clarify immediately the position with regard to the ongoing funding for the Nursing Homes Support Scheme and to ensure that the necessary actions are taken by the HSE to ensure that…
Read MoreIrish Senior Citizens Parliament Welcomes Scrapping of Prescription Charges
The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament welcomes the announcement by the Minister for Health James O’Reilly T.D. that he plans to drop the .50cent prescription charges. The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament agrees that the charge is a deterrent that may prevent many medical card holders from getting their very essential and necessary medication. Speaking today, Mairead…
Read MoreGeneral Election 2011: Support Older People
In the run-up to General Election 2011 the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament today stepped up its campaign to “Support Older People”. Máiréad Hayes, CEO of the Parliament outlined the five tenets of the campaign: Support Older Peoples Income Support Universal Health Care Support the Eradication of Elder Abuse Support Positive Ageing Support Older People in…
Read More