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November – December Calendar of Events
We are delighted to share our calendar of upcoming events with you for November and December.
We hope you can join us, particularly for our Annual Parliament Meeting which is on the 23rd of November.
November
18th November Winter Workshop – WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Join CEO Sue Shaw for an information session on why it is important to have your voice heard. The event takes place at 11.00 -12.30 and you can register here.
23rd November Annual Parliament Meeting – RECLAIMING OUR VOICE
Details will be circulated by our Office Co-ordinator Grace Bergin.
24th November Winter Workshop – WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Join CEO Sue Shaw for an information session on why it is important to have your voice heard The event takes place at 11.00 -12.30 and you can register here
This workshop is a repeat of the information session taking place on the 18th of November.
December
8th December Ageism Awareness – A Conversation about Ageism
Join CEO Sue Shaw and guests Prof. Ian Robertson from Trinity College, Anne Dempsey from Third Age and Ciaran McKinney from Age & Opportunity for our webinar A Conversation about Ageism as part of our Ageism Awareness programme.
The event will take place from 15.00-16.00 and registration details will be made available soon.
WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD
It is vital to use lived experiences to bring key issues to policy makers’ attention
What you will come away with an understanding of
- Why your voice and lived experience is important
- The pathways to ensure you have your voice heard
- What is policy and how is policy made?
- Key tools you can use to influence policy
- Who does what at local and national level
- Using the media to strengthen your voice
Timeline of events:
11:am Welcome address: Sue Shaw CEO of Irish Senior Citizens’ Parliament
Break
Close 12:30 approx
How do I register for the event?
You can register for the event via Eventbrite using the links below
For more information please contact
Elaine Moore Head of Development
M: 085 260 4955
E: development@seniors.ie
Patrick Jordan Policy and Communications Officer
M: 0852604957
E: policyandcommunications@seniors.ie
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Policy and Communications Officer
The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament
The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament is a national organisation with over 300 affiliated organisations countrywide. Our vision is of an Ireland where Older People are empowered and enabled to live and age positively.
We are now seeking to recruit a highly motivated and committed individual with a minimum of 3 years’ experience for the role of:
POLICY & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
PART TIME POST FOR MATERNITY COVER
Location: This post will work remotely until end Jan 2022 and then combined office and remote working is an option.
Hours: 24 hours (3 days)
Salary: €32,000-€35,000 based on experience. (pro rata)
Job Purpose:
To produce professionally researched relevant policy positions on issues pertinent to our work with older people in Ireland
To create awareness on key issues through use of all forms of media.
Main Duties:
Policy
- To identify and develop policy areas which will strengthen the voice and influence of the Parliament within:
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- Policy makers within Gov Departments
- Relevant organisations with the Community & Voluntary Sector.
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- To respond to Government policy positions with well researched and accurate information. It is important that all our work is influenced by our member base and their experience as well as research on the issues.
- To track EU and international developments and ensure they inform our proposals where relevant.
Communications
- The development /publication of articles for media on issues of concern to Older People
- Updating website, managing social media accounts, promoting ISCP events
- Items for newsletter and social media.
- Developing webinar events.
For further details on how to apply, please refer to the Job Description and complete the Application Form below. CV only will not be accepted.
You are required to complete the Application Form and send it with a Cover Letter outlining how you meet the criteria for this position and the reasons why you should be considered for interview.
Please email both documents to ceo@seniors.ie to arrive by 17.00 hours 1st October 2021.
Interviews will take place for on Friday 8th October.
Screening of candidates will take place based on the information contained in the Application Form and the Cover Letter.
Age will not be a barrier to appointment to the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament as we are opposed to any form of discrimination.
This position is funded by the Scheme to Support National Organisations which is administered by Pobal and funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development.
For the full Job Description: Policy Officer Job Descripton Maternity Leave
For the Application Form: Application Form PCO
ISCP: Rumoured Pensions Increase Doesn’t Meet Needs of Older People
Speaking on reports that Government will not increase pensions by the minimum of €15/week, CEO of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament Sue Shaw said:
“The ISCP membership are surprised and disappointed to hear the proposals that the Government are considering a mere €3-€5 increase in the state pension. For older people, who have seen no increase in their pensions in the last two budgets, this is extremely worrying news as they face increased costs in living, particularly in fuel costs. For many, the coming winter is of great concern, and this news has heightened fears about keeping their houses warm.
“We are calling on Government to increase the State pension by the minimum of €15/week. This would put us on the right path towards achieving the policy target of linking the state pension to 34% of average earnings.
“The members of the ISCP are calling on the Irish Government to fulfil long held commitments to older people that genuinely reflect a valuing of the contribution older people make to their community and society in their later years. A key element supporting the engagement of all people in community life and healthy living is an adequate income.”