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93 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the current position with the proposed amendments to CIÉ's clerical and supervisory scheme, 1951 and the general operatives superannuation schemes; when benefits will be passed on to retired members; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16798/00]
In relation to the CIE superannuation scheme 1951, I refer the Deputy to my previous reply to Parliamentary Question No. 175 of 10 May 2000. The position remains unchanged.
In relation to the pension scheme for regular wages staff, I have recently given my approval to CIE to submit formal proposals for amendments to the pension scheme for my consent. I am awaiting a response from the company.
94 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if she has received a copy of the task force report commissioned by the chairmen of Aer Lingus and Aer Rianta; and if she will publish this report; if she will have discussions with the chairmen involved to ensure that a copy is made available to RASA, SIPTU and the Irish Airlines Executive Staff Association; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16799/00]
95 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if she will ensure that the pensioners' association is represented on the task force examining the Aer Lingus-Aer Rianta pension fund; and when she expects the task force to report on this investigation. [16883/00]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 94 and 95 together.
I have received a copy of the report of the task force which was prepared for the chairmen of Aer Lingus and Aer Rianta in relation to concerns raised by a number of Aer Lingus and Aer Rianta pensioners about the Irish Airlines (General Employees) superannuation scheme. I have been advised that RASA, SIPTU and the Irish Airlines executive staff association have also been furnished with the report and, on that basis, I do not see that the question of wider publication is relevant.
The task force report is now being examined by Aer Lingus and Aer Rianta. As soon as this examination is completed, the chairmen will report to me. It would not, therefore, be appropriate for me to comment in advance of the report from the chairmen.
