Ireland ‘stands on shoulders’ of older people

THE sacrifice and contribution of older people to the building of the Ireland of today must never be understated, according to Social Affairs Minister Seamus Brennan.

New generations are standing on the shoulders of those who helped keep Ireland afloat during the bad times, building the launching pads for the Celtic Tiger, he said.

Mr Brennan told the annual congress of the Irish Senior Citizens’ Parliament in Dublin that older people are cherished, recognised and rewarded for their contribution to society.