IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE FAIR DEAL SCHEME

by | Aug 8, 2021 | General, News, news-archive

The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Act 2021 was signed into law on 22 July 2021.  It introduces some significant changes in the way in which the scheme operates – see the official Press Release below and the links to the Act and the Explanatory Memorandum. ...

AGE FRIENDLY IRELAND

by | Jul 4, 2021 | General, News, news-archive

Age Friendly Ireland was established in 2018 as a shared service function of the local government sector.  Age Friendly Ireland coordinates the national Age Friendly Cities and Counties Programme.  As a shared service function, Age Friendly Ireland brings together,...

WARNINGS ABOUT CALLERS POSING AS OFFICIALS

by | Jun 30, 2021 | General, News, news-archive

MESSAGE FROM AN GARDA SÍOCHÁNA A chara In recent days Gardaí have received reports of persons receiving phone calls from fraudsters claiming to be members of An Garda Síochána. The number calling appears to be the phone number of a genuine Garda station. There are...

PRESENTATION ON VOLUNTEERING

by | Jun 30, 2021 | General, News, news-archive

Ms Edwina Dewart, Manager at Dublin City Volunteer Centre, made a presentation to the ICTU Retired Workers Committee on Volunteers and Active Retirement on 18 June 2021.  She has kindly agreed to the presentation being made available on our website. Presentation to...

AGE FRIENDLY UNIVERSITY, DCU

by | Jun 28, 2021 | General, News, news-archive

You may like to explore the DCU Age Friendly University website – link given below.  It provides information about courses being offered and events taking place.  The AFU programme provides access to educational, social, cultural and wellness opportunities. ...