What is the NI Pensioners Parliament

The Northern Ireland Pensioners Parliament was launched in 2011 and allows older people from across Northern Ireland to have their say on the issues that matter to them.

Since its establishment, the parliament has engaged with thousands of older people across Northern Ireland through a variety of ways:

The Surveys

Pensioners Parliament surveys provide Age Sector Platform with quantitative data in relation to the main problems older people in Northern Ireland are concerned about.

The Local Parliaments

These parliaments provide older people from across Northern Ireland with a local forum to discuss concerns they have in greater detail.  They allow both local and regional issues to be identified, debated and voted upon.  These events also provide an opportunity to provide information on local services and facilities.

Northern Ireland Pensioners Parliament

The Northern Ireland Pensioners Parliament takes place over two days in Belfast and sees around 200 older people from across the province coming together. The Parliament involves participation from policy experts, influential people and high level politicians; and allows for debate and voting on Parliament motions.  View 2015 Northern Ireland Pensioners Parliament motions

Themed Parliaments

2015 saw a new development for the Parliament – the hosting of themed parliaments on specific topics.  These parliaments allow for more in-depth discussion and debate on one exclusive topic – a topic that has been raised as a significant concern through the NI Pensioners Parliament.