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It rhymes with now | BSc Psych, MA CBT, MSc Health Psych, MA Media & Intl. Conflict | Health | Policy | Advocacy | NGO Comms | Views mine unless they're yours.

Ireland
Joined April 2013
Taking Stock, December 2024; What will the new Dáil mean for our older adult population? Age Alliance advice for the new Programme for Government (PfG) See link to report a 10 min read alzheimer.ie/creating-change…
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Well…this is awkward lads 🥔☘️😉 #Irish #Ireland #Tayto #aerlingus #home
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So many careful and informed questions from our members, from pressure on prison services, better disability services commitments, and more frustrations on funding and forward planning. #ge24 #futureiscommunity
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A perceived lack of focus on education, climate, disability, and language and culture across party manifestos are strong themes from our members present today.
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Your energy, enthusiasm, and participation made this symposium truly special. A big thank you to our amazing speakers, chairs and helpers! @ULLibrary We also thank @dfatirl for supporting this event.
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Alison Bough from Age Platform Europe/Active Retirement Ireland kicking off our symposium with a fantastic keynote on "Amplifying Older Voices: The Age Manifesto and the European Election 2024" @UL @ULLibrary @AlisonBough
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We're looking forward to our next in-person CEUROS event, which will delve into the opportunities and challenges around ageing in Ireland & the EU. The event is free but please check out the programme and register via the link below. Thanks to @dfatirl #CommunicatingEurope
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👏Congratulations to past pupil Eric Haughan ( Class 1999) on publishing his new book “UNBEATABLE” Dublin's Incredible Six In a Row …. available to pre-order NOW ⚽️📘 ⏬ easons.com/unbeatable-eric-h…
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Today, The Alliance will host a briefing for TDs at The @RCPI_news to highlight key issues faced by our members and call for introducing a new public office with statutory powers that can manage the brief across a range of relevant Government departments. #OlderPeople
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Alison Bough from @activeirl outlines the need for supports tackling social isolation. Our #Budget2025 Asks are all listed in our Pre Budget Submission which you can read here i.mtr.cool/qfkmuytmxh
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📢 Event at Omagh Library: 'Changing Attitudes to Ageing' 🗓️: April 8 ⏰: 1:30pm - 4:00pm In conjunction with @OpenUniversity & @LibrariesNI, the NI Commissioner for Older People @COPNI will be presenting on the significance of cultivating a positive attitude towards ageing.
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Agree with @irishrurallink & also hearing this from our @activeirl members - @officialgaa online ticket policies create barriers for older people. Over 66s also having to book/pay for train seats online to travel to matches despite free travel scheme irishexaminer.com/news/arid-…
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Celebrating #IWD2024 by highlighting the incredible Virginia Ali, ‘The Matriarch of DC’. At 90, she's a trailblazing force, co-founding Ben's Chili Bowl in 1958. A living powerhouse, Virginia has defied all barriers, embodying resilience & community impact #IWD24 #InspiringWomen
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Maureen Kavanagh, CEO @activeirl spotlights a critical issue in the #pension landscape – the gap between the promised 34% of the average wage and the reality. Listen back to @RTERadio1 @morningireland (from 18:00) rte.ie/radio/radio1/morning-…
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