Sep 16, 2011:
Active Retirement Ireland Make Pre-Budget Submission
Active Retirement Ireland CEO Maureen Kavanagh today (16/09/2011) called on the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD, not to cut the State Pension and other Social Welfare payments, reminding the Minister of the Government's commitment to maintain Social Welfare rates.
Speaking at the Dept. Of Social Protection Pre-Budget Forum, Ms. Kavanagh outlined the requirements of older people in Ireland to remain healthy and active in retirement. These included protecting the Rural Transport Scheme and implementing the National Positive Ageing Strategy.
Active Retirement Ireland's Pre-Budget Submission can be downloaded from this page.
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