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122,425 older people in poverty as ALONE says new Government roadmap falls short ALONE calls for clear targets and action on loneliness in updated strategy

ALONE, today said that the Government’s new Roadmap for Social Inclusion does not go far enough to address poverty and social exclusion among older people, despite the latest data showing that 122,425 older people in Ireland are living in poverty.
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Loneliness Is a Major Public Health Crisis A national conference demanding evidence led action on the health impacts of loneliness in Ireland

The Loneliness Taskforce Research Network (LTRN) and ALONE will host a landmark national conference, Understanding the Link Between Loneliness and Health, on Tuesday, 26th May 2026
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Thousands of Volunteers, Hundreds of Thousands of Hours, Thousands of Lives Changed ALONE marks National Volunteering Week by thanking the volunteers whose time and practical support help older people feel less alone

ALONE is marking National Volunteering Week by paying heartfelt thanks to the thousands of volunteers across Ireland whose time make this possible.

Older people living alone among most exposed during ambulance strike, warns ALONE If you have a concern, reach out and don’t delay seeking help

ALONE, the national organisation that supports older people to age happily at home or in the community they choose, has warned that older people living alone are particularly vulnerable during periods of disruption to emergency services
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Older People’s Mental Health Remains Under Recognised and Under Resourced in Ireland, Says ALONE One in five older people supported report mental health difficulties, with loneliness compounding risk

ALONE is marking Mental Health Awareness Week by highlighting significant gaps in mental health services for older people and calling for the urgent delivery of existing policy commitments.
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Falls, financial stress and rising demand expose growing pressure on older people ALONE’s 2025 Enhanced Community Care report reveals escalating demand across Ireland

ALONE, today published its latest report under the HSE’s Enhanced Community Care (ECC) programme, revealing a sharp rise in need among older people across Ireland

ALONE Unveils Ambitious National Strategy for an Ageing Ireland – New 2026–2029 plan aims to end fragmented supports and ensure older people can age well at home

ALONE, the national organisation supporting older people to age happily and securely at home, has today launched its new Strategic Plan 2026–2029, Delivering What Matters, at a time when growing numbers of older people are experiencing poverty, loneliness and barriers to essential supports.
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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…