Bury Austerity In Budget 2015

Coins stacked in increasing order on wooden surface, symbolising senior citizen financial planning and active ageing.

Pre-Budget Submission 2015 We are pleased to note that at last there appears to be light at the end of a very long period of austerity and hopefully we can soon “DECENTLY BURY AUSTERITY”. An examination of the position shows very clearly that while the basic rate of pension has remained the  same, the value…

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APM News in Brief 2014 Irish Senior Citizens Parliament 2014

Senior citizens at Irish Parliament gathering for senior advocacy and age-friendly initiatives.

The Annual Parliament Meeting 2014 took place in the Liberty Hall Theatre & Conference Centre on 13th & 14th May 2014 at which the following Officers and Executive Committee were elected to serve for the coming year President: John Walsh Vice-President: Nell Foley Hon. Secretary: Evelyn Moran Treasurer: Ena O’Mahoney Trustees: John Tierney, John J.…

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Right Of Audience For Pensioners

Senior Citizens Parliament meeting for Irish seniors, promoting their rights and voices.

NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament notes that the Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton T.D. on behalf of the government has published the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill (No 2) and that it will be befere Seanad Eireann tomorrow Tuesday 26th November. The Bill will change the  Priority Order for…

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Stop the Austerity

Image shows a tablet with financial planning items, indicating budget submissions.

IRISH SENIOR Citizens  Pre-Budget Submission Budget 2014 must have a strong message of HOPE. It must be FAIR to ALL across the lifecycle and must not seek to ignite fires between the generations. Citizens young and old are suffering from AUSTERITY FATIGUE. We welcome the fact that the State Pension has been maintained at the…

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