Vol. 473 No. 4
418 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Justice the reason for the delay in payment of pensions to retired members of the Garda Síochána over the Christmas 1996 period; and the steps, if any, she will take to ensure that, in all future circumstances, these delays will be avoided by bringing forward the date of payment. [1138/97]
My Department's pension pay section has not been made aware of any general delay in the payment of pensions to retired members of the Garda Síochána over the Christmas 1996 period.
If the Deputy has information about any particular delays and supplies it to my Department, it will be investigated and any possible remedial action taken. I should add, however, that public financial procedures do not permit payments being made before the due date.
