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Pre-Budget Survey
What do you think are the most important issues for 2027 Budget?
To access the link click on: Pre-Budget Survey What do you think are the most important issues for 2027 Budget? – Fill in form
Anyone who fills out survey online gets this response “Your response was submitted. Thank you for taking the time to have your say. These survey answers will feed into our Pre-Budget 2027 submissions to various Government Departments. Submissions will be circulated to ISCP Members and will also be available on our website www.seniors.ie”
Last year’s submission to Department of Social Protection ahead of Budget 2026 is available on our website and was circulated to members via their contact person.
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If any members would like us to post them a paper copy please email us at office@seniors.ie or telephone 086 2604957.
CURRENT STATUS OF THE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS PROVISIONS IN RESPECT OF PENSION ENTITLEMENTS OF RETIRED WORKERS BILL 2021 (THE BILL)
We, as an organisation are only as good as our members and we genuinely need your input and voice at local and constituency level. While, we at national level, meet with TDs and present to the various Committees, without your back up at local level, our message is diluted. The real power to influence comes through your voice and engagement with your TD at local level. IT IS YOUR VOTE THEY WISH TO SECURE.
The current Government are concerned at their fall in popularity, so more than ever, they are paying attention to their constituents and what they are saying. Remember, older people make up a high percentage of voters.
We have campaigned heavily for the proposed Bill that will give occupational pensioners a voice. Currently, they are experiencing loss of their income, without having any say in these agreements. (THE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS PROVISIONS IN RESPECT OF PENSION ENTITLEMENTS OF RETIRED WORKERS BILL 2021) (THE BILL)
We have successfully worked with politicians to move this Bill through first and second stage and are now waiting on the Bills Office to agree if it needs a Money Message.
In short, a Money Message was established to ensure Government spending was adhered to when Bills are being introduced and is in keeping with the proposed Government spending plan. However, all too often, this Money Message is used to BLOCK A BILL the Government do not want to pass.
We have the full support of the opposition parties, plus many, many TDs have told us they do not agree with the inequality of older people having no voice in this crucial issue. As you will have seen in the recent News in Brief, we had a great turnout in the AV Room when we presented to TDs. Many told us they attended as their own constituents had asked them to. We also had TDs suggesting cross party work to get the Bill through the process.
Two days later, after this event, we know the Bill was referred for a Money Message. We ask you to email, or write to your TD, or if you could call into their constituency office and have a chat to help us ensure the Bill progresses to the next stage.
Update provided by Sue Shaw.
Photo taken in AV Room in Government Buildings on 4th November 2025 attended by a range of both Opposition and Government TDs
50 Plus Show Dublin RDS
Pop along to our stand. Our Members along with our CEO and staff look forward to meeting with you.
The organisers, Senior Times, have provided this invite link: https://seniortimes.ie/50-plus-expo/
The link gives instructions on how to register.
For our members who may struggle with using links, the following has been taken from the invite.
“Is There An Admission Fee?
No, all our events are FREE ADMISSION by registering with us below. Simply go to the event you want to attend listed below and click on the Blue Circle Button. Let us know which day you want to attend and for how many people and you will automatically receive a confirmation email. Nearer the event you will be sent updates on exhibitors and presentations taking place as well as first option on booking one of our free workshops.“
Alternative ways of booking: you can email Senior Times using this link: Email us here or email brian@slp.ie or call 01 496 9028