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ISCP CEO Pat Mellon talks on Shannonside Radio about our pre-budget Submission
Pat was interviewed on Monday 28th July. We had circulated our Department of Social Protection Pre-budget submission to the press. Thank you to Joe Finnegan and his team for having us on. Listen back to the edited piece on the below podcast link:
Pre-Budget 2026 Forum Department of Social Protection 17th July
Today 17th July, our Membership Development Officer represents ISCP at a pre-budget forum. Our Pre-Budget Submission to DSP was informed by you, our members using:
- Motions passed by our members at our APM
- Findings from our annual pre-budget surveys
Thank you to all who participated as individuals or through your groups in compiling motions and completion of 407 individual surveys.
Read the full submission here
Public Consultation
Everyone in Ireland felt the impact of the pandemic response – but each experience is different.
The independent COVID-19 Evaluation wants to understand the wide-ranging impacts. This Consultation gives you an opportunity to share your personal experience.
Your input will help the Evaluation learn lessons to guide decision making for future events.
Closing date for Public Surveys and individual /personal written submission is extended until the 14th of July 2025. – source https://www.covid19evaluation.ie/
Share Your Individual Experience
Public Survey https://www.covid19evaluation.ie/share-your-experience/
Need a printed survey? Email us
Prefer to talk? Call 01 619 4500
UN Human Rights Council adopts decision to begin drafting an international legally binding instrument on the human rights of older persons
A UN Convention on the rights of older persons would benefit all generations
Claudia Mahler, the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons emphasises that today’s younger people are tomorrow’s older generations. A strong legal instrument would address ageism and discrimination for everyone.
| “On 3 April 2025, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a landmark decision to establish an intergovernmental working group that will draft an international legally binding instrument on the human rights of older persons. This is a big leap forward for efforts to create #AWorld4AllAges, because we know from the UN Global report on ageism that policies and laws work to combat ageism. For example, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child helps protect childhood as a special time for children to grow, learn, play, develop and flourish with dignity. A similar instrument to protect the rights of older persons doesn’t yet exist at the global level. But by developing one, we can better ensure we can live free from stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination at all ages – including older age. A big congratulations to the Member States, UN agencies, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders that contributed to this milestone! Stay tuned and subscribed for updates – and to learn about upcoming opportunities to get involved.” – source aworld4allages.org |