Reply from ISCP to article about Gay Byrne in Irish Times

Irish senior citizens actively participating in the Senior Citizens Parliament.

This letter is a reply to the original article which appeared in the Irish Times on Saturday 13 February 2010. ——— Madam – Saturday’s Irish Times article on Gay Byrne provided some remarkable insights – not only into the mind of the great broadcaster, but also into how many of Ireland’s Older People feel they are treated.…

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Staying Safe in the “Big Freeze”

Snowy winter landscape in Ireland featuring icy trees and a snow-covered road.

If you must enter out in the icy weather please ensure the following safety precautions: Wrap up, wear layers and Bulky coat. Wear boots with non skid soles. Wear a brightly coloured scarf or hat or reflective gear to ensure you are visible to motorists. Take a walking stick with you and ensure the rubber tip is…

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Assistance to Pensioners and welfare recipients

A gathering of Irish senior citizens advocating for rights and inclusion at the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament.

The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament supports the call for Assistance to Pensioners and welfare recipients Action is needed now to ensure that people have heat and hot food. We ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs to make a hardship payment to pensioners and welfare recipients of a sum equivalent to one week’s pension or welfare payment. With weather…

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Budget 2010 – News in Brief

Senior citizens at Irish Parliament gathering for senior advocacy and age-friendly initiatives.

The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament has issued a special “News in Brief” outlining the impact of Budget 2010 on Older People. Click here: News in Brief Budget 2010 to view / download the newsletter (pdf format).

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