Fine Gael proposes lowering age for household benefits, raising pension, to appeal to older voters.

Fine Gael, an Irish political party, plans to appeal to older voters by lowering the eligibility age for the Household Benefits Package to 66, which pays €35 monthly towards utility bills, and offering free TV licenses. The party also aims to raise the State pension to €350 per week and increase the Living Alone Allowance. These moves come as Fine Gael competes with Fianna Fáil, which also promises to raise the pension to €350 weekly.

November 16, 2024
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