asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state whether he has received a request from the Electricity Supply Board to introduce proposals for legislation to authorise the board to increase the pensions of former local authority employees who were brought under the control of the board, on the same lines as the increases proposed in the Pensions (Increase) Bill, 1949; and, if, so, whether he proposes to take any action in the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Electricity Supply Board Pensions Increase.
I have received representation from the Electricity Supply Board concerning the position of pensioners in the classes referred to by the Deputy and the matter is under consideration.