Press Release

Age Action and the ICA welcomes today’s decision by the Dáil to call for the changes introduced in 2012 to the State Pension system to be reversed. 

Age Action's sixth charity store has officially opened at 3 St Francis Street in the heart of Galway City. Bargain-hunters would be well advised to drop in soon to check out the store's fantastic selection of clothes, bags, jewellery, and vintage accessories.

Age Action, Ireland’s leading advocacy organisation for older people, has welcomed the increase in the State Pension and other incomes supports for older people announced in today’s budget.

Age Action, Ireland’s leading advocacy organisation for older people, has appointed Mr John Church as its new Chief Executive. Mr Church took up the role on Monday of last week.

Age Action, Ireland’s leading advocacy organisation for older people, has expressed its concern that a proposed increase in the State Pension in Budget 2018 could be delayed until well into the new year.

Age Action, Ireland’s leading advocacy organisation for older people, has expressed its opposition to another increase in the State Pension age.

Age Action, the National Women’s Council of Ireland and the Irish Countrywomen’s Association today urged people to back their campaign for a fair State Pension.

innocent Ireland today donated €30,000 to Age Action as part of their annual Big Knit campaign. This will help fund 36,000 DIY jobs in 34 locations around the country, through Age Action’s Care & Repair programme.

Castle Homecare, the Irish-owned and managed home care services provider for older people, has paired with Brendan Courtney to launch ‘Thinking Ahead, a day-long series of FREE talks as part of Bank of Ireland Positive Ageing Week aimed at encouraging older people and their families to plan for the future.

Age Action, Ireland’s leading advocacy organisation for older people, has given a cautious welcome to reports that the Fair Deal scheme could be amended to encourage nursing home residents to rent out their homes.