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Senior Citizens Parliament welcomes ending of Pharmacy Dispute
The Irish Senior Citizens’ Parliament has welcomed the ending of the 11-day dispute between pharmacists and the Health Service Executive over cuts in fees for dispensing state drugs. Speaking following the announcement of the resumption of normal pharmacy service, Máiréad Hayes, CEO of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament stated that “the pharmacy dispute meant that…
Read MoreImpact of Pharmacy Dispute on older people
Usually August is a HOT Month, August is a HOLIDAY Month, August is a HEALTHY Month for Older People & Their Families. At a specially convened meeting today Saturday 9th August the Executive of the Parliament considered the reports from around the country of the severe impact the Pharmacy Dispute was having on all older…
Read MoreStart the discussion NOW!!
IT’S TIME to decide and start the discussion about the Ireland we all want to grow Old in. Lets start IT Now. Speaking today following the publication of An Bord Snip Nua Report, MáireadHayes CEO of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament stated that “the Menu, choice and range of options in this report have the potential to detrimentally affect…
Read MoreWestport European and Local Election Meeting – 14 May 2009
The Irish Senior Citizens’ Parliament’s Westport meeting with European and Local Election candidates took place on 14 May 2009 in the Plougastel Court Centre. Candidates from the North-West Euro Constituency and Westport local electoral areas were invited. The meeting was attended by one European Candidate: Michael McNamara. Michael spoke about issues that are important to him…
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