This morning a coalition of 17 NGOs, trade unions and civil society groups, led by the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) launched a report on Ireland’s human rights performance ahead of Ireland’s 2nd Universal Periodic Review (UPR) next May. Age Action, as a member of the coalition, welcome the specific inclusion of the rights of older people in the report, writes Naomi Feely.
Cork man Pat Kelly was forced to quit the workforce due to back injury and went on to be a full-time carer for 25 years. Now, however, he is struggling to maintain a basic standard of living. Here he tells his story.
Age Action's 7th annual Silver Surfer Awards ceremony took place yesterday at the Helix theatre at DCU. It was an uplifting, memorable day. It is always one of the highlights of the year at Age Action.
Post Offices are often regarded as the ‘hub’ business in communities. Postmasters claim that Government policy is closing them down and Blanchardstown Postmaster Geoff Boyle explains the challenges faced.
The Irish Times today (August 31st, 2015) leads with a story that a Government working group is reviewing the travel scheme for older people, and that state transport providers are seeking the reintroduction of peak-time travel restrictions.
For the past two years Age Action’s policy team has been working with partners in Finland, Italy and Romania to develop new and innovative methods to raise awareness about elder abuse.
