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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 July 2008

Tuesday, 1 July 2008

Questions (291)

Ulick Burke

Question:

359 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when she will carry out the promised reform following the completion of consultations on the pensions Green Paper and the introduction of new legislation to make pensions fairer to persons on social welfare pensions particularly women and part time workers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25307/08]

Written answers

Minister for Social and Family Affairs (Deputy Mary Hanafin)

The consultation period on the Green Paper has just concluded and work has commenced on delivering a framework to address the pensions agenda over the longer-term. It is intended that the framework will, as far as is possible, encompass all aspects of pensions and it is expected that it will be finalised by the end of this year. The issues raised by the Deputy will be considered in that context.