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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…

Minister Mary Butler launches new ALONE services in Tipperary and Waterford

The organisation are expanding their services in Munster 

“We are heading towards generation after generation experiencing preventable housing issues that are already worsening today.”

Meeting the Housing needs and alternative housing solutions for older people now, will help solve the current issues and future-proof our housing stock for everyone for tomorrow.

ALONE welcome Government’s approval of Sláintecare Implementation Strategy & Action Plan 2021-2023

The organisation believe that this is a positive investment in health care services for all 

ALONE highlights the importance of physical movement to combat frailty among older people re-emerging into society

The organisation is encouraging older people to stay active on National Arthritis Week, taking place from the 12th – 18th of April