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A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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We cannot plunge pensioners back into poverty

PROFESSOR John FitzGerald of the ESRI and a number of other economic commentators have suggested recently that the Government should examine the fairness of exempting the state pension from cuts in the forthcoming budget. They use the argument that it was spared in recent budgets, so it should be in the firing line in December.

Who will pay for incinerator emissions?

Prescription fee hits sick and poor

Senator should have seen the anger at first hand

You’re never too old to get fashion sense

Grey voters could make all the difference

Minister urged to end pensions delay

WE in Age Action are concerned that 2,500 pensioners are forced to wait for up to four weeks to have their pension applications processed.

Tue, 03 Apr, 2007

Pensioners will take what State doesn’t need

WE read with interest Michael McDowell’s comments that the Government does not need the €2.7 billion generated annually by stamp duty.

Tue, 26 Sep, 2006

Carers welcome health policy change of focus

WE in Care Alliance Ireland welcome the recent comments by HSE chief executive Prof Brendan Drumm in relation to acute hospital beds.

Sat, 15 Oct, 2005

Family carers’ report sends strong message

THE recent concerns raised in the media about the quality of nursing home care are timely in the context of Towards a Family Carers’ Strategy, the recent Carers’ Association report.

Fri, 03 Jun, 2005

How much should we pay for long-term care?

THE Government decision to offer a refund of up to €2,000 to those aged 70 and over who have part-funded their nursing home care reflects the lack of a consistent strategy in relation to the financing of long-term care.

Sat, 18 Dec, 2004