Richard Bruton
Question:219 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs if he will consider introducing a scheme whereby persons who leave the public service in order to take up positions in the private sector, would be granted 12 months credits at Class A in the preceding contribution year, in order that a maternity claim or a sickness claim could be made at any time in the new employment; the estimated cost of making this concession; and if it proves costly, if he will consider offering this concession as an option offered to people based on a partial contribution towards the cost. [12726/01]