Christopher T. Whelan & Bertrand Maître Life Cycle and Social Exclusion Seminar, ESRI, 1 October.
 

Research has shown that a disproportionate number of Irish older people live in poverty. While increases in the State pensions have relieved the pressure on older people to some extent, rising prices may be eroding some of the benefits. This seminar is aimed at both older people and policy analysts who wish to gain an insight into the consequences of poverty for older people as well as how to maximise their incomes from claiming welfare entitlements. Prof Chris Whelan of the ESRI will first give a broad overview on the various causes of, as well as the impact on, poverty on the lives of older people in Ireland. Sheila Hayes from the Citizens Information Board will then make a presentation on the various welfare entitlements available for older people living in Ireland