The ALONE Pre-Budget Submission 2026 outlines our recommendations for the upcoming budget, focusing on initiatives to support older people. It identifies key challenges faced by the older people we work with, such as poverty, isolation, and difficulties with housing and healthcare, outlining the findings from our Cost of Living survey carried out with older people we work with. The core of the submission details specific, costed, and evidence-based budget asks directed at multiple government departments, including Social Protection, Housing, Environment, Climate and Communications, the Taoiseach, and Health. These asks range from increasing pensions and the fuel allowance, to funding accessible social housing options, energy poverty initiatives, digital literacy training, and a dedicated Commissioner for Ageing, all aimed at enhancing the financial security, health, and quality of life for older people.
