Austin Deasy
Question:73 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the reason for the delay in implementing an increased pension payment to former forestry workers; and when payment will issue. [8888/99]
Written Answers. - Pension Provisions.
Before the payments in question can be made it will be necessary to recalculate the pensions of some 2000 former forestry workers. Priority is now being given to this matter, with a view to commencing payment within the next few weeks.