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National Federation of Pensioners Associations
Established
1976
Catering
for people on occupational pensions
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 of concern to older people and pensioners.
The Policy decisions of the Federation arise from proposals which are voted on and accepted at the Annual Delegate Conference. The Federation puts emphasis on the need for pensioners to be formally involved in decisions that effect them. To this end the Federation insists that they be involved in the Social Partnership talks.
The Federation have a number of concerns with regard to Public Service, Semi Private and Private Pensions and have specifically appointed a Subcommittee to examine and keep up to date with pension legislation and with the issues relating to the Pensions Board.
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.
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 to achieve their objectives and improve the quality of life for all older people