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Keeping the Pressure on
ISCP are leading the campaign to have the Pension Bill (proposed by Brid Smith PBP) moved to the next stage, with a view to having the Bill successfully passed by the Government. This is fully supported by our members from ESB, Retired Civil and Public Servants, Retired Airline Staff Association, Alliance of Retired Public Servants and Retired Semi–State Staff Associations.
The Bill (in brief) seeks the right of retired workers to have a voice in all decisions affecting their income. As it stands now, this right passes after six months of retirement. For further information on the Bill, please click HERE.
Yesterday, 15th November, Bríd Smith highlighted the lack of progress on this issue with an Taoiseach Míchael Martin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=c192VHWT5LU
The ISCP will continue to support the rights of all older people to a have a full say in everyday issues that affect their quality of life.
“A Pension is not a gift, it is a Right!”
Following on from last week’s post, we wanted to share a video from Twitter of our CEO in action. Susan Shaw recently appeared on French TV expressing the necessity for an adequate and equal pension and the right to a decent standard of living.
We use the media whenever possible, to highlight this issue and to create a greater awareness of the need to address the insecurity of the current system.
"Si j'ai travaillé toute ma vie, même si j'ai eu un emploi mal payé, j'ai autant le droit à une #retraite de qualité, qu'un cadre supérieur."
Susan Shaw, directrice du @seniorsparl, plaide pour un niveau de vie décent pour tous.

#27Arte #retraités #ReformeDesRetraites pic.twitter.com/GYSG1WaCjl— 27 – ARTE (@27_ARTE) October 31, 2022
The translation of the above Twitter post reads:
“If I’ve worked all my life, even if I’ve had a low-paying job, I have as much right to a quality retirement as a senior executive.”
Susan Shaw, Director of @seniorsparl, advocates for a decent standard of living for all.
We continue to make links around Ireland and with other EU countries on the issue of pension adequacy. We will endeavor to advocate for a more sustainable and equal pension system.
Pensions: are we doomed to work longer and longer? – ARTE 27
We are consistently working towards a secure safe and adequate income for people reliant on the state pension. We believe this is crucial to ensuring older people live without fear of poverty and the ability to meet their everyday bills. In order to further this discussion, we use the media whenever possible, to highlight this issue and to create a greater awareness of the need to address the insecurity of the current system.
This system relies on ‘adhoc’ increases at Budget allocation, with no reference as to how this sum was arrived at. Some years €5.00 and some years no increase at all. We need the pension to reflect the cost of living and to ensure this we advocate for linking the pension to 34% of the average industrial wage. The current Government committed to this but as yet has not implemented it. We will continue to advocate strongly for this.
We have made links with other EU countries on this issue and the photo above shows CEO Sue Shaw on ARTE 27 TV Debate Show discussing the issue of pension adequacy.
You can watch the entire debate here.
Please note that audio and subtitles are only available in French and German.
Annual Parliament Meeting 2023
This year’s Annual Parliament Meeting is set to take place on Wednesday 11th October in Liberty Hall, Dublin.
The APM nomination papers and Delegate Registration Forms have been posted to all affiliated groups. The annual meeting is a great opportunity for our members to come together and discuss key issues affecting older persons. One of the strongest assets we have as an organisation is our membership.
When: Wednesday 11th October
Where: Liberty Hall, Eden Quay North City, Dublin 1.
The Board, Executive and staff team are looking forward to seeing as many representatives as possible. If you require any further information, please feel free to contact Grace on 085 260 4957 or by email office@seniors.ie
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 11th October.