Brian O'Shea
Ceist:556 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will review procedures in his Department with regard to payments to the widow or widower of a teacher in view of the fact that it takes more than two months to receive a cheque for a reduced amount, in his or her own name, having returned the late spouse's pension cheque for the month in which death took place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12437/00]