Was this a Restorative Budget for Older people?

Coins and money on a table, representing funding for Irish senior citizens.

In our Pre-Budget Submission we looked, not just for increases for older people for 2017/2018 but for a Programme of Recovery for Older People 2018-2020 in which government would outline their intentions and plans for older people. Naively, we expected there would be a plan, because in the run up to the BUDGET  there were promises, that…

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Media Statement: Budget 2018

Coins stacked near clock for Irish Seniors Parliament.

The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament (ISCP), representing 300 affiliated organisations calls on all those involved in the BUDGET 2018 negotiations to remember their election promises to Older People and to ensure that Budget 2018 measures, incrementally seek the implementation of A Programme of Recovery for Older People 2018-2020 We now need concrete proposals and timelines which…

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DCU Love of Life Long Learning

Accessible image of older adults engaging in discussions at the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament focusing on senior citizen advocacy.

A wide range of modules are being offered by DCU Age-Friendly University this Autumn for older people, beginning October 16th. For more information on the Love of Life Long Learning Programme, call 01 700 8933 or e-mail Christine at christine.okelly@dcu.ie

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DCU Educational Opportunities

Older adults engaging in educational activities at Irish Senior Citizens Parliament, promoting active ageing and community participation.

Some exciting opportunities for older people are available at Dublin City University (DCU). DCU is an Age Friendly University, and is committed to widening access to higher education, and enhancing the lives of older people through educational programmes and research. For more information, contact the DCU Age Friendly programme here. Opportunities An extended range of modules from DCU’s undergraduate…

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