Posts Tagged ‘Pension’
ISCP at the National Demonstration
The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament supported the National Demonstrationorganised by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions on Saturday last. ISCP people came from as near as Finglas and as far away as Donegal on a cold, snowy Saturday to show their solidarity and to make the voice of older people heard. We joined something between 50,000 and 100,000…
Read MoreOlder People Should Be Helped In Tough Times
At a meeting today of the Pre- Budget Forum with the Minister for Social Protection, Eamon O Cuiv the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament stressed the importance of maintaining Older People’s purchasing power. Mairead Hayes CEO stated that while the pension was not reduced in last year’s budget many older people have already seen their income…
Read MoreIs Dan O’Brien for Real?
Government will have to cut old-age pension as reported in the Irish Times today makes for a great headline said Máiréad Hayes CEO of the Irish Senior Citizens However it should be remembered that for the majority of Older People this is their sole income. It is what keeps them alive and in some cases…
Read MoreDental Scheme Cutback – Older People MUST not be made to suffer
The latest circular from the HSE limiting the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) will have a dramatic impact on Older People Ms Hayes CEO of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament said today. As well as the detrimental health and welfare aspects, it could result in costs to pensioners of between €230 and €400 per year according to…
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