Across the generations we stand

Older adults advocating for senior rights and welfare, part of Irish Senior Citizens Parliament activities.

Older people are suffering the ill effects of the cutbacks and they stand in solidarity with their children & grandchildren who are also suffering. This is why the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament will proudly march alongside trade unions and other community groups before Budget 2013 on Saturday next to say “No to Austerity”. We are…

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Stop Flying Kites

Colourful kite flying event at Irish Senior Citizens Parliament promoting senior engagement.

Kite Flying & Pensioners Scarcely 4 days after the Tanáiste warned about the dangers of “a season of kite flying and leaks in the run up to the Budget ’” we find Minister for State,  Brian Hayes T.D. launching a divisive attack on older people”. Mairead Hayes CEO of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament said…

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Enough Is Enough

Image of stacked coins and jar of coins representing senior savings.

The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament views with alarm the reports that there are plans in train to make further cuts to the living standards of Older People. Older people have seen serious reductions in the value of the spending power of their pensions. Daily they are being confronted by increases, reduced services and additional charges.…

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Re Letters from Revenue Commissioners

Gathering of elderly advocates at Dublin Castle for senior citizens’ rights.

Special Message to all who received letters from Revenue regarding State Pensions Please help us to assist you all  Many of you are ringing us and giving us details of your situation. We cannot handle the volume of calls we are receiving. To assist us, we ask you to log onto our website and tell…

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