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Older people missing from Spring Statement

Published 28/04/2015

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Age Action has expressed its disappointment that older people were largely missing from today’s Spring Statement.

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Justin Moran, Head of Advocacy and Communications, said: “Minister Howlin referred to the need to prepare for the increasing numbers of older people in the coming years.

“But older people have been waiting more than two years for a plan to implement the Government’s National Positive Ageing Strategy. There was no sign today of any serious planning to prepare for the future.”

Mr Moran also reacted to the absence of concrete proposals for the state pension:

“The state pension has not increased since January 2009. Energy prices have been rising, prescription charges have spiralled and older people have been hit by an array of new taxes.

“It is disappointing there is nothing substantial from the Government to help those reliant on the pension to make ends meet.”

For more information contact Justin Moran on 087 968 2449

 

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Age Action Ireland to benefit from Gas Networks Ireland Survey

Gas Networks Ireland is raising money for Age Action. If you've recently called their contact centre or had work done by them, you might receive a text from Gas Networks asking for your feedback. For every response received, they'll donate €2 to Age Action. There is no obligation to participate.

How It Works - If you've had contact with Gas Networks Ireland service centre or had work carried out by them, you may receive a message from Marie Lyster, their Customer Experience Manager. This message is an invitation to share your feedback. 

By providing feedback – only if you choose to – you'll be supporting Age Action Ireland. For every piece of feedback received, Gas Networks Ireland will donate €2 to our organisation. This contribution can support our efforts to improve the lives of older people in Ireland.You won't be asked for any bank details or money. Gas Networks Ireland is handling all the donations.

If you would rather not get these texts, just let them know and you won’t be included.  If you are over 65yrs old, you can contact them directly on their Age-Friendly service.  See their contact details here.

For Corporate Clients- Please note that Gas Networks donate €50 for each qualitative interview their commercial customers take part in.

Details on Gas networks customer surveys is available here.

For more information about our work and other ways to get involved with Age Action, please click here.