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Are All Stakeholders At The Table Today In Government Buildings?
As the discussions get underway today between Government and the Trade Unions we remind all of those involved that there are other stakeholders who are also been affected by FEMPI and AUSTERITY.
There are the over half a million older people who have endured the affects of the crisis in all areas of their lives. Today at the Annual Parliament Meeting of the Irish Senior Citizens we too will open discussions with the members through the delegates who attend about their members’ priorities for the coming year. We will meet to discuss and debate an Agenda that reflects the diversity of older people and the many issues of concern to all older people.
We too seek a Dividend for the sacrifices and hardship of the period of austerity we have endured. Some have seen elements of hope in the Spring Statement, while others are concerned that they may be last in consideration and recompense.
We call on Government to ensure that all Voices are heard as we embark on a process which will impact many lives for years to come.
NOTE THE IRISH SENIOR CITIZENS PARLIAMENT ANNUAL MEETING TAKES PLACE TODAY TUESDAY 12TH MAY FROM 13.30 HOURS AND CONTINUES TOMORROW WEDNESDAY FROM 09.20 HOURS.
The Late Jim Quinn
It is with deep sorrow we announce the peaceful death of Jim Quinn who was a founder member of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament. Jim served as Chair of the Standing OrdersCommittee for many years and was a loyal and staunch champion of all older people.
Reposing at his home Sunday from 3pm. Removal on Monday for Service in Glasnevin Crematorium at 1pm.
Ensure You Are Included Read NTA Report On Expressway Route 4
The National Transport Authority has today published its review of the proposed withdrawal of the Expressway Route 4 Service. We are urging all those who are or maybe affected to access the report and to make sure they have an input to the proposals. Remember lack of access to transport leads to social exclusion and isolation.
The proposal mainly affects counties Carlow, Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow.
The review appears to be extensive but the people who can best judge the proposed solutions are those who live in the affected areas. If you are one of those people please take the time to read the report. In particular if your time is short please look at the proposed action items and timetables and see how they will affect you, your family or group.
Now is the time to have your say.
The action items/proposals arising from the NTA review are the following
- Bus Éireann to commence amended Expressway Route 4 service
- Bus Éireann to put in place the reconfigured 132 service
- NTA to procure the new rural transport services
- NTA to put in place the connecting rural transport services
We urge all local media in the affected areas to highlight the matter and to examine the impact of the NTA proposals for all local residents.
Inaugural Age-Friendly Universities Conference – Engaging Ageing – November 2nd / 3rd 2015
DCU Announces Inaugural Age-Friendly Universities Conference – Engaging Ageing – November 2nd/3rd 2015
for more information contact: www.dcu.ie/agefriendly/engaging.shtml
In collaboration with our international partners, Arizona State University and Strathclyde University DCU are hosting the first international age friendly universities conference on November 2nd and 3rd arising from a wish to promote and develop the concept of the Age Friendly University particularly in the following areas:
- Resarch and innovation;
- Education and outreach;
- Learner and community involvement;
- Work and Enterprise.
DCU invite proposals for papers to be presented during this conference. These papers should be linked with the major themes of the conference however proposal ideas that extend beyond these thematic areas will also be considered. They will also consider proposals for, workshops/interactive sessions, and posters/exhibits.
Proposals from academics, policy makers, non-governmental organisations and civic society are most welcomed. An abstract of maximum 200 words should reach Prof. Mark Mogan not later than May 11th and should indicate the name of and affiliation of the proposer as well as an overview of the content. Abstracts will be sent for review by a panel of referees and the decision will be conveyed to the proposer by mid-July. A fuller version of the accepted papers will be expected one month before the conference. Consideration will be given to publication of the conference proceedings including accepted papers .
For more information contact: www.dcu.ie/agefriendly/engaging.shtml
Acadmic Director
Mark Morgan
Cregan Prof. Education and Psychology
Room DG16, Bea Orpen Building
Dublin City University