Editor 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
Rathfarnham, Dublin / Ballintrillick, Sligo Gallagher Seamus (formerly of RTE), Seamus, passed away peacefully at home, 22nd August, 2025. Predeceased by his much-loved late wife Mary and his beloved daughter Laura. Link to RIP.ie
We are happy to share the August 2025 “News In Brief” newsletter from the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament.
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Greetings All – We’d like to update you on what’s been happening 2025 4% Pension increase request by Trustees I can confirm that the Trustees have applied to the relevant Ministers for a pension increase of 4% this year, with effect from 1 January 2025. This request was made on March 10th. (see letter here … Read more