Drogheda Credit Union receives Age Friendly accreditation

Drogheda Credit Union has recently received an Age Friendly Business accreditation and have appointed Age Friendly Ambassadors to each of their branches in Drogheda, East Meath, Dunleer and Trim.

From Friday, 7th July, Drogheda Credit Union will offer an Age Friendly service to members over theageofsixty-five.

New Age Friendly Ambassadors will be available to senior members onthefirstFridayoneach monthfrom09:30–11:30.

The Age Friendly Ambassador role will include assisting with nomination forms,DIRTforms,updating ID & proof of address and they will be there to help our senior members setupandunderstandonline banking, current accounts with no fees, and foreign exchange with no commission. Each Age Friendly Ambassador will have their own counter in each branch reducing the waitingtimeformembers.

As well as the Age Friendly Ambassadors, Drogheda Credit Union will offer glasses of different strengths to members

Families in Meath West need urgent help with unaffordable back-to-school costs – Guirke

Sinn Féin TD for Meath West Johnny Guirke has called on the government todomoretosupportfamilies in Meath West struggling with back-to-school costs.

Hiscommentsfollowthe publication of the results of a survey by the Irish League Of Credit Unions about the financial pressures parents are facing over their children’s education.

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He went on to say “Families in Meath West need a break from back-to-school costs now. Government must act to ensure that families get this support urgently, as September is approachingquickly.” which will be situated at each counter and have created Age Friendly informationpacks.

If you would like to find out any further information on our Age Friendly services please feel fre to visit our website on www. droghedacu.ie/agefriendlyambassadors

Speaking on the issue, Teachta Guirke said: “Back-to-school costs are putting huge pressure on families across Meath West. School transport, books, uniforms and voluntary contributions can add up to hundreds or even thousands of Euros forfamilies.”

“These costs are unaffordable and this is particularly the case as families face the cost of living crisis.Everyday,parentsin Meath West have shared