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Detailed description of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament advocating for seniors’ rights and active ageing in Ireland.

News In Brief – February 2025

23rd March 2026

Detailed description of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament advocating for seniors’ rights and active ageing in Ireland.

News In Brief – April 2025

23rd March 2026

Detailed description of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament advocating for seniors’ rights and active ageing in Ireland.

News In Brief – June 2025

23rd March 2026

Detailed description of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament advocating for seniors’ rights and active ageing in Ireland.

News In Brief – August 2025

23rd March 2026

Detailed description of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament advocating for seniors’ rights and active ageing in Ireland.

News In Brief – October 2025

23rd March 2026

Detailed description of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament advocating for seniors’ rights and active ageing in Ireland.

News In Brief – December 2025

23rd March 2026

Irish Senior Citizens Parliament

Pre-Budget Survey

19th March 2026

Detailed description of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament advocating for seniors’ rights and active ageing in Ireland.

News In Brief – February 2026

19th March 2026

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CURRENT STATUS OF THE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS PROVISIONS IN RESPECT OF PENSION ENTITLEMENTS OF RETIRED WORKERS BILL 2021 (THE BILL)

3rd March 2026

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50 Plus Show Dublin RDS

25th February 2026

DFI March updated 18 Feb 26

National Protest

18th February 2026

Launching the first Age-Friendly AI Training co-created with and for older adults at Moate Library

9th February 2026

Senior Citizens Parliament Ireland, senior advocacy, policy discussions, elderly community event.

Blister Packs/Phased Dispensing

18th December 2025

Celebrating senior citizens at the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament in Ireland.

Putting your House in Order event – Dundalk Library Tuesday 2nd December

26th November 2025

Senior citizens participating in Ireland Senior Citizens Parliament event.

Shape the discussion on Artificial Intelligence

17th November 2025

Photo of senior citizens and representatives at Irish Senior Citizens Parliament event.

Well Done All!

17th November 2025

Detailed description of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament advocating for seniors’ rights and active ageing in Ireland.

News In Brief – December 2024

3rd November 2025

Alt text: Irish Senior Citizens Parliament advocating for pension rights, anti-discrimination, and occupational pensions.

Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2021

30th October 2025

Images of senior citizen and NGO logos representing Irish senior citizen organisations.

Immediate Action Urged on Improvements to End-of-Life Experience for Older People

15th October 2025

Group of senior citizens and leaders at Irish Senior Citizens Parliament event in Ireland.

ISCP invited to Oireachtas Joint Committee on AI and Older People

9th October 2025

Senior citizen on rooftop garden at Irish Senior Citizens Parliament.

Health Insurance – An ISCP Member’s story

8th October 2025

Detailed description of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament advocating for seniors’ rights and active ageing in Ireland.

Positive Ageing Week

1st October 2025

Senior citizens participating in Irish Senior Citizens Parliament in Ireland.

The deadline to register and update your details for in-person voting for the presidential election is Tuesday 7 October 2025.

24th September 2025

Irish Senior Citizens Parliament at Culture Night 2023 promoting seniors' voices and active participation in Irish society.

Culture Night

16th September 2025

Senior Citizens Parliament in Ireland for seniors' rights and advocacy.

Elder Abuse Cases on the Rise in Rural Communities

3rd September 2025

Alt text: Irish Senior Citizens Parliament event promoting senior citizens' rights and active participation in Dublin.

UCD Short Courses for Adult Learners and Active Retired 2025-26

13th August 2025

Senior citizens participating in Ireland Senior Citizens Parliament event.

Citizens’ Think-Ins

13th August 2025

Irish Senior Citizens Parliament advocating for older people's rights and inclusion.

The ISCP is working together with Age Action to find the best way to represent older people in 2025 and the future.

11th August 2025

Senior citizens discussion at Irish Senior Citizens Parliament event in Ireland.

ISCP CEO Pat Mellon talks on Shannonside Radio about our pre-budget Submission

30th July 2025

Detailed description of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament advocating for seniors’ rights and active ageing in Ireland.

Pre-Budget 2026 Forum Department of Social Protection 17th July

17th July 2025

Join Irish Senior Citizens Parliament to advocate for older people's rights and welfare.

Public Consultation

2nd July 2025

A group of elderly seniors engaging in a discussion at the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament.

UN Human Rights Council adopts decision to begin drafting an international legally binding instrument on the human rights of older persons

2nd July 2025

Irish Senior Citizens Parliament promoting senior rights and active aging in Ireland.

AGE Annual Conference 2025

2nd July 2025

Walker in an empty restaurant with tables and chairs, symbolising senior citizens' mobility and social participation.

The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament’s View on the Recent RTÉ Investigates Programme on Nursing Homes

21st June 2025

Senior citizens at the Irish Parliament advocating for age equality and seniors' rights.

Spotlight on Income in Older Age

26th May 2025

Irish senior citizens participate in a distinguished event advocating for elderly rights and policies in Ireland.

Message from Uachtarán na hÉireann to Annual Parliament Meeting 14th May 2025

15th May 2025

Upwards and onwards

9th May 2025

Senior citizens participating in Irish Senior Citizens Parliament event, promoting active aging and senior rights.

Think Ahead Training and Events

7th May 2025

Senior Citizens at Irish Parliament event promoting ageing rights.

Climate Change, and its impact

6th May 2025

Detailed description of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament advocating for seniors’ rights and active ageing in Ireland.

2026 Pre-Budget Submissions

30th April 2025

Vibrant illustration of seniors and young people celebrating intergenerational unity for awareness week.

Global Intergenerational Week 2025

23rd April 2025

Senior citizens gathering at Irish Senior Citizens Parliament event.

HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT ‘DOWNSIZING?

31st March 2025

Support rally for Irish senior citizens and pensioners in Dublin. Join outside Leicester House, 19th April, 12:30 PM.

UPDATE AND CURRENT STATUS OF THE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS PROVISIONS IN RESPECT OF PENSION ENTITLEMENTS OF RETIRED WORKERS BILL 2021 (THE BILL)

27th March 2025

Diverse senior women participate at the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament for Women's Day celebrations.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

8th March 2025

Accessible image highlighting elderly rights and equality in Ireland.

Convention on the Rights of Older People

17th January 2025

Inclusive forum for Irish seniors on policy issues and advocacy.

FAIL TO PLAN, PLAN TO FAIL

15th January 2025

Senior citizens voting at Irish Parliament election 2024, promoting elder rights and active participation.

HOLDING POLITICIANS TO ACCOUNT

5th December 2024

Senior citizens debate at Irish Senior Citizens Parliament event in Ireland.

DUBLIN HUSTINGS

12th November 2024

A group of retired workers holding a banner protesting for their voting rights outside the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament building.

ANOTHER STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

5th November 2024

Older people voting at ballot box in community polling station, promoting senior participation in Irish elections.

GREY VOTE

5th November 2024

Close-up of Irish senior citizens participating in election campaign discussion.

HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD

16th October 2024

Alt text: Irish Senior Citizens Parliament meeting with senior representatives in a formal government chamber.

THANK YOU

16th October 2024

Accessible, engaging image of senior citizen with pension data graph, highlighting Irish Senior Citizens Parliament's focus on pension benchmarking and advocacy.

BROKEN PROMISES AGAIN

3rd October 2024

Alt text: Irish Senior Citizens Parliament advocating for pension rights, anti-discrimination, and occupational pensions.

THE RIGHT TO BE INCLUDED

29th September 2024

Elderly people at Irish Senior Citizens Parliament discussion event.

The Voice of Older People in the General Election

19th September 2024

Older people voting at ballot box in community polling station, promoting senior participation in Irish elections.

Are the Backbencher TDs trying to mislead older voters?

13th August 2024

Inclusive image of senior citizens' meeting at Irish Senior Citizens Parliament.

Vote Smart, Vote Strong: A Hustings for the near Future

2nd July 2024

Alt text: Irish Senior Citizens Parliament advocating for pension rights, anti-discrimination, and occupational pensions.

Collective Network under auspice of ISCP Pensions Meeting on MAY 28th 2024

19th June 2024

Senior citizens debate at Irish Senior Citizens Parliament event in Ireland.

Double Date with Leinster House Debates

23rd April 2024

Irish Senior Citizens Parliament event.

Senior Citizens’ Lobby of Fine Gael Ard Fheis, University of Galway.

10th April 2024

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