Established in 1976, the National Federation of Pensioners Associations (NFPA) has twenty Pensioners Associations, including ARCOIreland, currently affiliated to it. These represent in the region of 29,000 pensioners. The Federation includes Pensioners from the Public Service, Semi-State Bodies and from Private Industry.
NFPA aims to protect and promote the interests of pensioners and retired persons.
The NFPA is holding a demonstration at 1300hrs on Tuesday 01 October, outside Dáil Éireann, seeking “Arbitration, Representation and a Commissioner for Older People”.
Members of ARCOIreland wishing to participate are advised that assembly is at 1230hrs on Molseworth Street.