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ALONE welcomes short-term energy measures, but warns that older people still at risk as temporary energy supports fall short – Temporary relief will not address rising poverty or the health impacts of fuel poverty

ALONE has welcomed today’s announcements aimed at easing fuel and energy costs, noting they will provide important immediate relief for people struggling with rising fuel bills.
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Fuel Price Shock Could Push More Older People into Crisis warns ALONE 10% of older people living alone are now in consistent poverty, and 30% are at risk

ALONE is urging the Government to meet its commitments to targeting those most in need by placing older people living alone at the centre of any measures announced tomorrow to address rising fuel costs.
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ALONE Urges Immediate Measures as Energy Bill Arrears Highlight Worsening Hardship for Older People

Organisation says Government must act as growing numbers struggle…

ALONE Responds to the Residential Tenancies Bill 2026

ALONE supports core measures in the Residential Tenancies Bill 2026 but calls for safeguards around market rate rent
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ALONE urges older people affected by Storm Chandra, or those concerned for older people in their area, to get in touch | In the aftermath of Storm Chandra ALONE reminds older people that help is available

ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age well at home, is encouraging older people affected by Storm Chandra to reach out

Older People’s Housing Crisis Demands Urgent Action, Says ALONE | ALONE Calls for Immediate Focus on Housing Amid Rising Homelessness and Rental Insecurity

ALONE, the national organisation that enables older people to age well at home, today welcomed the publication of the Simon Communities report Older Adult Homelessness in Ireland
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ALONE urges older people to seek support during cold snap and encourages communities to check in.

ALONE, the national organisation supporting thousands of older people across Ireland, is urging older people to seek any help they need as temperatures are set to fall sharply in the coming days.

ALONE Marks 10 years of Christmas Tree Deliveries to Older People

ALONE, the national organisation that supports older people to age well at home, marked a special anniversary by delivering fully decorated Christmas trees to residents of ALONE’s Willie Bermingham Place in Dublin 8.

ALONE Urges Government to Reconsider Pharmacy Changes including Blister Packs | New rules will increase costs for older people and put safe medication management at risk

ALONE, the national organisation supporting older people to age at home, is deeply concerned about changes to the Community Pharmacy Agreement coming into effect in January 2026.
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ALONE Highlights Urgent Need for Supports for Older People on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, ALONE is urging renewed national focus on ensuring that older people with disabilities can remain safe, well, and independent in their own homes