Solvent firms should not be allowed to walk away

By Grace | 14th December 2016
Irish senior citizens pension advocacy event.

MEDIA RELEASE Protect Pensions and Stop Solvent Firms walking away from their responsibilities Tomorrow Seanad Éireann under the Social Welfare Bill 2016 will debate an amendment to the Pensions Act 1990 by inserting a new section 48A. If passed this new section will ensure that A solvent firm shall not be allowed to close a defined benefit pension scheme except where…

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Pensioners have waited long enough

By Grace | 7th October 2016
Coins representing financial support for Irish seniors and the importance of senior citizens' participation.

Pensions increase must be paid from January 2017 Reports from media sources today bring us the good news that the amount of money available to Government for BUDGET 2017 has increased by at least €200 million bringing total available spend to at least €1.2billion. At the same time media sources also report that the payment of the “promised”…

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Senior Citizens – Your Vote is Your Voice

By Grace | 25th February 2016
Accessible digital interface for seniors' advocacy and participation in Irish senior citizens' issues.

The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament are urging all senior citizens to got out and vote on Friday 26th February. It is important that the strong record of voting, which older people have held in this country for many years, is maintained in this election and that senior citizens have a strong voice in the future shape of the…

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