Fergus Finlay at the Annual Parliament Meeting 2009

By Grace | 4th May 2009
Senior Citizens Parliament Ireland promotes elderly voices in policy discussions.

Making all our Voices heard Remarks by Fergus Finlay, CEO, Barnardos At the Senior Citizens Parliament Dublin, 17th April 2009 It was our former Minister for Finance, Charlie McCreevy, who famously urged us to party on as if there were no tomorrow. And for many years it seemed, despite all sorts of warning signs, that the party…

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ISCP Annual Parliament 2009

By Grace | 17th April 2009
Insightful visual of financial planning and advocacy for Irish seniors.

Speaking today at the Annual Parliament Meeting, Senior Citizens’ Parliament President Sylvia Meehan expressed the deep shock which Older People are feeling as a result of the removal of the Christmas Bonus for all Social Welfare Recipients. Ms Meehan said that it was the equivalent of a 2% reduction in State Pension for Old Age…

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Community Support for Older People Scheme Suspended

By Grace | 9th April 2009
Old-fashioned brass key with "Home" tag on wooden background, symbolising safety for seniors.

At a time when attacks on Older People are increasing the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament are dismayed to learn that the scheme of community support for Older People is to be suspended. Effective from yesterday the Department will not be accepting any further applications for any of the supports provided under this scheme. We understand…

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