SPBP and Labour clash over pension proposals
A Sligo/Leitrim general election candidate is claiming old-age pensioners have been ‘shafted’ because of proposals to raise the pension age. It’s as reports emerge that some senior politicians can retire from politics at 50 on what has been described as ‘gold-plated pensions.’ Next year, the age at which a person…
Protest over shortfall in pensions to take place in Dublin tomorrow
The issue of pensioners losing out on State pension entitlements because they had to leave the workforce early is to be discussed by the cabinet tomorrow. Most of those affected are women, many of them in the north west who left work to care for family members. A press conference…
Protest to highlight plight of pensioners losing out because they had to leave workforce
The cases of pensioners who are losing out on various entitlements because they had to leave the workforce early will be highlighted at a protest in Dublin this morning. Most of those affected are women, many in the north west, who took time off work to care for children or…
Harkin says women often lose out on pensions
MEPs in Strasbourg have backed proposals this week to bring an end to the gender pension gap that exists in the European Union. Ideas include providing credits for maternity, paternity or parental leave and to those who leave their job to care for the sick and elderly. Independent MEP from…
Ordinary taxpayers paying for ‘gold plated’ pensions according to Donegal TD
A Donegal TD says ordinary taxpayers who may not have pensions themselves are helping to pay for so-called ‘gold-plated’ pensions and pay-offs for retiring public servants. Last year, the number receiving lump-sum pay-offs over €200,000 jumped by 3% to more than 900. Lump sums below €200,000 are tax free. Figures…