In common with many such schemes the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company defined benefit superannuation scheme is in deficit and must therefore submit a funding proposal to the Pensions Board. The preparation and submission of funding proposals is a statutory requirement of the Pensions Acts and regulated by the Pensions Board. I am aware that the Company and the trustees of the scheme have held discussions with scheme members regarding the required funding proposal. The submission of any funding proposal to the Pensions Board is a matter for the trustees of the superannuation scheme and not something in which I or my Department have any role.