GREY VOTE

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

Interesting to listen to the report on Morning Ireland RTE Mon 4th Nov about politicians targeting the so called ‘Grey vote’. Both FG & FF offering an increase in the State Pension with one promising a continued increase of €12.00 & the other saying it is seeking to bring the Pension to €350.00. What’s interesting,…

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WE ARE HIRING

Irish Senior Citizens Parliament logo with "Join Our Team" message.

We are recruiting: Membership & Development Officer. A pivotal role in achieving the objective of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament to support & strengthen the membership structures with particular emphasis on engaging the membership base & developing their voice. You are required to complete the Application Form and send it with a Cover Letter outlining…

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2025 Pre-Budget Forum with Department of Social Protection

Image of Irish Senior Citizens Parliament Pre-Budget Forum 2025 with logo and vibrant colours.

Today marked our annual opportunity to formally speak with Ministers within the Department of Social Protection about the real issues affecting older persons as well as what is most needed in Budget 2025. Welcomed by the wonderful Mary Kennedy, we were treated to an interesting welcome address by Secretary General, John McKeown. He reflected on…

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

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

General Elections are fast approaching and it is very possible that these will take place before 2024 is out. So, to help voters prepare for these elections in the best way possible, the ISCP have decided to hold a series of hustings around the country to give older people a chance to question their local…

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