Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 14 Oct 1992

Vol. 423 No. 5

Written Answers. - Social Welfare Report.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

114 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Welfare the extent, if any, to which the Social Welfare report, with particular reference to pension entitlements, will be published and/or otherwise made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

115 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Welfare when he expects to be in a position to report further on any revision/review of old age contributory pensions with particular reference to pro-rata entitlements for those with contributions prior to 1953; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Social Welfare (Mr. McCreevy):

It is proposed to take Questions Nos. 114 and 115 together.

I presume the Deputy is referring to the final report of the National Pensions Board on the future development of pensions generally.

I have been advised by the Board that they will complete the report by the end of November. The report will then be published as soon as is feasible.

The matter raised by the Deputy in relation to contributions prior to 1953 will be considered in the light of the recommendations contained in the report.