“Politicians are out of touch” and “have no idea what it is like to live solely on the State pension” said one retiree, who is very disappointed with the Budget.
Despite speculation that pensions would be raised by up to €20, those in receipt will see a €12 weekly increase in line with all other social welfare payments.
“They have raised the minimum wage as well which means we are €50 behind minimum wage and that shows you how bad it is,” he said.
He stressed that pensioners are “standing still” following a third Budget in a row where those in receipt received only a 4pc increase.
Mr Newman, who is a retired credit controller and lives with his wife Patty (75), who also receives the contributory pension, is calling for the pension to be de-politicised...
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