The Objective of the National Federation of Pensioners Associations is to protect, support, educate and promote the interests of its Affiliates in matters of general application and common concern and, where appropriate, to coordinate their efforts. To this end the Federation is in regular contact with Government Ministers and Departments on specific matters of concern to older people and pensioners.
The Federation has a number of concerns with regard to Public Service, Semi Private and Private Pensions and have specifically appointed a Sub-Committee to examine and keep up to date with pension legislation and with the issues relating to the Pensions Board. We are pressing to have a separate Pension Board member to represent Occupational pensioners specifically. We also have set up a Sub-Committee to focus on Health and Social Affairs.
Ageism
The NFPA considers that generally a negative view is taken of the demographics relating to older people. The tendency is to view the cost of pensions and health care rather than the value of older people to the community.
Many of the voluntary organisations are run and maintained by older people, who not only give their time but develop worthwhile projects, not just for themselves, but also for all of their community.
While people are required to retire at sixty five, many are very capable of continuing in employment and and in the Federation’s view should be allowed to do so if they so wish.
The NFPA will continue to campaign to have the Equality Authority’s “Implementing Equality for Older People” included in Legislation.
The NFPA are happy to consult and cooperate with other older people organisations, such as the Irish Senior Citizens’ Parliament to achieve their objectives and improve the quality of life for all older people.
Rules of The National Federation of Pensioners Associations
Below is a copy of our NFPA constitution:
The NFPA welcomes organisations that support older people to become affiliated with NFPA, the National Federation For Pensioners Associations.