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. ...

HOUSEHOLD BENEFITS PACKAGE – May 2021

by | May 29, 2021 | General, News, news-archive

The Household Benefits Package (HHB) comprises an electricity or gas allowance (currently €35 a month), and a free television licence (currently €160 a year).  In general, anyone who is aged 70 or over and who is resident in Ireland can qualify for the HHB (max one...