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National Federation of Pensioners Associations
Established
1976
Catering
for people on occupational pensions
The National Federation of
Pensioners Associations was founded in 1976 and currently has twenty-six Pensioners
Associations affiliated to it, who represent in the region of 39,000 pensioners.
The Federation represents Pensioners from the Public Service, from Semi-State
Bodies and from Private industry. The Federation is unique in that all of its
Members are in receipt of occupational pensions.
The Federation is a very focused body made up of like minded Affiliates with much in common. It is an independent voluntary body with a National Executive Committee comprised of Pensioners, all of whom, including its officers, serve in a honorary capacity.
The Federation is funded by subscriptions from its Affiliated Associations and in the past two years with a small grant from the Department of Health and Children.
The Policy decisions of the Federation arise from proposals which are voted on and accepted at our Annual Delegate Conference The Federation stresses the need for pensioners to be formally involved in all decisions that affect them. To this end the Federation insists that they should be involved the Social Partnership talks.
The Federaton makes a pre-budget submission each year and emphasises the needs of older people in the matters of Health, Finance, Social Welfare and other areas that may arise. The Federation stresses the need for equal treatment for older people in matters of Health, Travel, House and Car Insurance and other areas and seeks legislation to have the Equality Authority Report "Implementing Equality for Older People' implemented.