asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that, owing to the unprecedented increase in the cost of living during the past seven months, the retired attendants and officials of the Killarney Mental Hospital have asked for an increase in their already small pensions and if he will have their claims investigated with a view to the granting of their demands.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Killarney Mental Hospital Staff—Pension Increases.
I am not aware that the request referred to has been made. Any proposals to review the pensions of retired officers of mental hospital authorities would require amending legislation and the introduction of such legislation is not at present contemplated.