Posts by Grace
Sylvia Meehan receives Lord Mayor’s Award
The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Emer Costello, hosted the 2010 Lord Mayor’s Awards in the Round Room of the Mansion House, Dawson Street, on Wednesday 19th May. Since its inauguration in 1989 these awards honour individuals and groups who have made a special contribution to Dublin and its citizens. The awards are an annual…
Read MoreMinister for Protection creating Social Insecurity
Older People want solidarity with young Older People are concerned that the result of what Minister Ó Cuív is proposing may set in train a process which will pit Older People against Young People Máiréad Hayes, CEO of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament said today. Older People remember the solidarity and encouragement we got when…
Read MoreBudget Fever Hits Early
ARE OLDER PEOPLE BEING TARGETED WE ASK The Minister for Social Protection Éamon Ó Cuív T.D., in response to a question posed to him, responded that he cannot rule out a Budget Cut to the Older Age Pension (State Pension). The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament would remind the Minister that over 50% of Older People are dependent on…
Read MoreSpecial Delegate Meeting 2010
In the Liberty Hall Theatre & Conference Centre on Friday 21 May from 12.00 noon sharp to 3.15pm. This Special Delegate Meeting will provide the Parliament’s 400 affiliated member organisations an opportunity to consider affiliation / membership fees.
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