Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 27 Nov 1996

Vol. 472 No. 2

Written Answers. - Pension Provisions.

Brendan Smith

Question:

139 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for Social Welfare the proposals, if any, he has to introduce a wider range of pro-rata pensions based on the average number of contributions paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22829/96]

Minister for Social Welfare (Proinsias De Rossa)

The information requested by the Deputy is contained in my reply to Question No. 182 on 3 July 1996. There has been no change in the position since then.