Policies for Pensioners
Here's what the parties would do for you.
40 Measures to Cut the Cost of Living
40 costed measures: freeze rents, cap childcare at €250/month, free GP care, €1 off-peak fares, solar panels on 500,000 homes.
Ireland is now the most expensive country in the EU after Luxembourg. The price of goods and services is 38% above the EU average. Once-off …
Why this matters to you: State Pension linked to 34% of average wage, Fuel Allowance increase
Community Banking for Ireland
Full current account banking through credit unions and post offices. Debit cards and online banking for all.
Banks have abandoned rural Ireland. Post offices and credit unions are left without full banking capabilities. Germany has 400 community banks. Ireland has none. That …
Why this matters to you: Debit cards and online banking through your local post office
Dignity and Security for Older People
Statutory right to homecare. State Pension linked to 34% of average wage. Commissioner for Ageing.
Older people built this country. They deserve more than a system that warehouses them in underfunded nursing homes or leaves them waiting months for home …
Why this matters to you: Statutory right to homecare, State Pension linked to 34% of average wage
€15/week pension increase + Fuel Allowance