Posts by Grace
Reply from ISCP to article about Gay Byrne in Irish Times
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.…
Read MoreStaying Safe in the “Big Freeze”
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…
Read MoreAssistance to Pensioners and welfare recipients
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…
Read MoreBudget 2010 – News in Brief
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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