asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider, if necessary, by the introduction of proposals for legislation, lowering to seven years the period of service of a civil servant necessary before a gratuity may be paid on his death.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Civil Service Death Gratuities.
The present expenditure on superannuation and noneffective services is so considerable that I am unwilling to agree that any further additional expenditure should be undertaken. I regret, therefore, that I cannot entertain the suggestion made by the Deputy.