Pension increases promised as parties target 'grey vote' in election bidding war

Fine Gael is committing to increase the state pension to €350 a week over the next five years, known as the "Golden Year Guarantee," highlighting its focus on older voters during the upcoming election.

Minister Emer Higgins stated, "Increasing the pension to at least €350 is a clear, unambiguous commitment that Fine Gael will stand up for our older people if we're back in government," emphasizing the party's priorities.

With the so-called 'grey vote' being crucial for election outcomes, both Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil aim to attract older voters by promising consistent annual pension increases.

As the parties gear up for elections, the commitment to raise pensions signals their acknowledgment of aging demographics' significance in influencing government leadership.

Read at Irish Independent