Editor Please note that bus routes in Dublin have been changed.The 46A, 145 and 155 no longer exist. The revised routes are: Route E1 (replaced145 and 155), and E2 (replaced the 46A). Link to timetable for Routes E1 here and E2 here.
We’ve just heard from our elected Trustees that we’ll get our increase (plus the backdated amount to January 2025), in the November payroll. Well done to the Trustees and to payroll!! A reminder again that the AGM will be in the Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan on December 4th, at 12noon. Professor Rose Anne Kenny, will be … Read more
We are happy to share the October 2025 “News In Brief” newsletter from the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament.
Further to our September Update (see September update here) indicating that the Trustees request for a pension increase of 4%, with effect from 1st January 2025 was with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER), we are delighted to confirm that this increase has been approved by the government. I’ve just been in contact … Read more
The Annual Commemorative Mass for deceased colleagues will take place on Monday 3rd November 2025 at 1pm in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook. Followed by refreshments in the RTÉ Canteen. You can join this commemoration via live link https://www.donnybrookparish.ie/ Everyone is very welcome (please let Former Colleagues know about the event). This Commemorative … Read more
Staying Active in an Online World The Institute of Public Health (IPH) is hosting a free online webinar on ‘Physical Activity in Later Life: Staying active in an online world’ on Thursday, 23 October, from 10am to 12 noon. The event will focus on the theme of getting and staying active in a digital world, … Read more
Pat Mellon, the ISCP’s (Irish Senior Citizens Parliament) National Coordinator and Sharon Casey, its Membership Development Officer, both attended the Oireachtas Joint Committee hearing on “Artificial Intelligence – Older People” on Tuesday 30th September. The ISCP together with Age Action and Alone were invited to make presentations on: 1: The concerns and difficulties that older … Read more
One of our committee members, Joe Harris, in two meetings about other issues with Minister Jack Chambers , has twice mentioned to the minister the government’s delay in granting our 2025 increase.He has just received a copy of this communication (from Minister Chambers) – (see below ) since the September update was posted. Well done … Read more
Greetings All – We’d like to update you on what’s been happening AGM – 4th December – Save the Date!!! May we take this opportunity to ask you to set aside this date, 4th December 2025.The venue will be the Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan. Further details will be announced and circulated to everyone at a later … Read more
Public Information Evening – Start your Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) Journey We are happy to share this information from Decision Support Service regarding two upcoming events about Enduring Power Of Attorney. Public Information Evening This is an information evening with the Director of the DSS, Áine Flynn. Áine will introduce the key reforms under … Read more