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‘Pandemic-like response needed to address cost of living crisis’, says ALONE

ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at…

Budget 2022 missed opportunity to make Ireland a country fairer for old and young alike’, says ALONE

The organisation made the comment in response to Budget 2022    ALONE,…

‘Pension age increase re-writes the social contract in Ireland’, says ALONE

ALONE rejects Pensions Commission recommendation to increase State Pension age.

ALONE Says Five Euro Increase to Pension Is Unacceptable

ALONE says Budget 2022 must deliver on commitment made by government at setting the State Pension at 34% of average earnings

‘Fuel Allowance accounted for with fees, taxes and increased charges’, says ALONE

The organisation also highlights energy supplier increases of up to nearly €500 this year

‘Housing for All must deliver for ageing demographic’, says ALONE

ALONE gauges how the new strategy compares to their nine Housing for All asks

ALONE encourage public to check in on older neighbours, friends and relatives as temperatures spike in the coming week

The organisation is also reminding older people to reach out for assistance if they are struggling during the heatwave.

‘Budget 2022 must lift older people out of poverty’, says ALONE

The organisation has outlined its key asks in their pre-budget submission to the Department of Social Protection ahead of Budget 2022

‘Addressing loneliness has become more important than ever’, says Taskforce

The Loneliness Taskforce has today commented that addressing…