Vol. 525 No. 2
274 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the progress that has been made regarding pensions in Aer Rianta; if her attention has been drawn to the need to increase the amount to make it comparable with that received by other retired people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24194/00]
I recently met the Retired Aviation Staff Association which outlined its concerns to me on this matter.
A joint Aer Rianta management-staff group, working under the partnership structures in the company, has recently completed an in-depth review of the pension scheme and submitted the report to management and unions on 22 September 2000. They have also held a number of meetings with the retired staff association. Aer Rianta's intention is to establish a new scheme as soon as possible in consultation with unions, staff and other concerned interests.
