Age Action: Elderly will struggle to cope after Budget

Age Action has warned that many older people will struggle over the next 12 months, as a result of measures announced in today’s Budget.

“We are seriously concerned that not enough was done to protect the most vulnerable of pensioners,” Age Action spokesman Eamon Timmins said. “A €2 increase in the fuel allowance will do little to protect older people who are trying to heat their homes against soaring fuel prices. It would not buy half a bale of briquettes.”