News
Spotlight on Income in Older Age
The State of Ageing in Ireland 2023
Dr. Nat O’Connor, keynote speaker at our APM has kindly made available the publication referenced in his presentation
Message from Uachtarán na hÉireann to Annual Parliament Meeting 14th May 2025
Our Board, Executive, Members and Staff were delighted to receive this engaging and thought-provoking message from the President of Ireland on the occasion of the Annual Parliament Meeting.
We wish to sincerely thank Mr Sean Hillen – Travel Writer, Book Editor & Author who facilitated and read the letter to the APM gathering in Liberty Hall yesterday 14th May.
Upwards and onwards
Government approves the restoration of the THE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS PROVISIONS IN RESPECT OF PENSION ENTITLEMENTS OF RETIRED WORKERS BILL 2021 (THE BILL)
The Bill was passed to third stage, by the DAIL in October 2024. This was just before the 33rd DAIL was dissolved and prior to the November general election.
We have campaigned heavily since the 34th Government was formed, to have the Bill reinstated at the earliest opportunity. We are pleased to announce that the Motion restoration of Private Members Bill came before the DAIL on May 1st and was passed.
The Bill is now reinstated and we have written to the Chair of the Joint Committee to have it progressed as soon as possible.
Think Ahead Training and Events
Our MDO Sharon recently attended a series of 4 Webinars hosted by the Irish Hospice Foundation which are designed to support individuals in recording their wishes for the future.
For those with online access please consider taking the time to view the recordings. We think you will find them informative and a good use of your time. Groups may consider facilitating discussion on the subject using the recordings as a resource, we would be glad to support you in this. For those who do not have access to printing the free online pack or for those who prefer a physical pack, we can put you in contact with the relevant area in Irish Hospice Foundation to arrange bulk purchase of Think Ahead Planning Pack. Please contact Sharon at development@seniors.ie or 085 2604955.
In the words of the Irish Hospice Foundation, “Prepare yourself and support others to plan ahead, with the help of these four easy-to-follow webinars with Valerie Smith, Public Engagement Lead, and advance care planning enthusiast.”