Mary Butler

Reversal of changes to the State Pension system in 2012 that introduced a number of new qualifying bands and resulted in greatly reduced pensions for many older people.::Extend the Homemakers’ Scheme to cover years of caring prior to 1994.

The reversal of the changes to the eligibility criteria introduced in Budget 2011, both for recipients of the State Pension since then who are affected by it and for future recipients.

Passing of Sexual Offence bill

To secure more inclusive, constructive and well resourced social protection, education and training and employment policies and outcomes.

Irish Rural Link would get a meeting with the TD/Senator

Discuss the findings of Rural Poverty and Social Inclusion Report and other Rural issues; Transport, Broadband, jobs, Meals on Wheels::Local Public Banking

To secure more inclusive, constructive and well resourced social protection, education and training and employment policies and outcomes.

Supporting introduction of voluntary PRSI system for the self-employed (same benefits as employees) on an opt-in basis::Outlining opposition to mandatory pension provision due to difficulties for small firms

Increase in the State Pension;::Establishing a link between the State Pension and average earnings;::Restoration of the Fuel Allowance and the Telephone Allowance.

Provide an update on development of Personal Microcredit scheme, promote development of the scheme and seek political support

To secure more inclusive, constructive and well resourced social protection, education and training and employment policies and outcomes.

Support for an increased State Pension and a fairer State Pension system.

To disseminate our election priorities to all GE16 candidates

To secure more inclusive, constructive and well resourced social protection, education and training and employment policies and outcomes.

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