Claire Kerrane

Reduction in fuel poverty

Support for 10 Actions for lone parent families plan

Agreement of Social Protection JOC to recommend tightening of legislation on bogus self-employment and more vigorous enforcement actions by the State

To bring attention to the named statement outlining the issues affecting OPFs in lockdown and to offer suggestions on how we propose to address them.

To advise on and/or assist with the development of the paper.

To secure fair and flexible pensions for all

Repeal of the legislative provision for the pension age to rise to 67 in 2021 and 68 in 2028

Specific supports for lone parents during covid - income and social welfare supports, childcare are secured

Support for the repeal of legislation to maintain the pension age at 66 and greater representation of civil society, specifically advocacy organizations on ageing in the membership of the Commission on Pensions

To make the committee members aware of the issues affecting OPFs during COVID and advise on how best to combat these through policy and service provision.

To discuss in detail with the Minister the issues affecting lone parents today as laid out in our previous joint submission and in our Pre-Budget Submission.

That social welfare rates would be benchmarked against the cost of a MESL and that a review is carried out the eligibility criteria for the Fuel Allowance

Benchmark Carers Allowance against minimum wage

Raise awareness of risks of increased evictions and consequent homelessness for one parent families, who are particularly at risk of unemployment, loss of income, and rent arrears, due to difficulties accessing childcare

Broader representation of older people on the Commission and a repeal of the act increasing pension age to 67.