asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he has been informed by the Electricity Supply Board of difficulties which have arisen in connection with the period of service which may be taken into account for pension purposes in the case of certain Pigeon House workers re-employed by and now in the service of the board; if proposals to surmount these difficulties have been submitted by the board to his Department; if such proposals or alternative methods of meeting the case of these employees have been accepted by him and will soon be made effective.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Electricity Supply Board Pension Scheme.
I have been informed by the Electricity Supply Board of difficulties which have arisen in connection with the period of service which may be taken into account for pension purposes in the case of certain Pigeon House workers re-employed by and now in the service of the board. Proposals to surmount these difficulties have been submitted by the board to my Department. Such proposals and alternative methods of meeting the case of these employees are receiving consideration, and it is hoped that the position will be clarified at an early date. If it appears that amending legislation is necessary, the advisability of such a course will receive consideration in consultation with the Minister for Local Government and Public Health.