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Listen: Age Action responds to ESRI report

Published 10/03/2016

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Justin Moran, Head of Advocacy and Communications with Age Action, spoke to Newstalk and RTE Radio 1 this week in response to an ESRI report that suggested older people should be incentivised to move out of their homes.

Read: ESRI report ignores shortage of housing for older people

The Economic and Social Research Institute put forward the suggestion as one possible solution to the ongoing housing crisis.

However, Age Action responded by saying that such a move would not be practical for many older people given the lack of sheltered housing communities in Ireland.

Morning Ireland (RTE Radio 1)

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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.