asked the Minister for the Public Service if, in view of increases in the cost of living, he will ensure that retired State Pensioners will be paid their increase in pension on 1st December, 1974, instead of on 1st July, 1975.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - State Pensioners.
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Mr. Ryan
As I announced in the budget statement on 3rd April, 1974, public service pensions will in future be revised each year as from 1st July by reference to rates of pay in force on that date. I do not propose to change these arrangements.