John McGuinness
Ceist:166 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands if she will review the pension scheme on offer to non-established State employees in her Department's employment with a view to introducing a far more attractive package for those taking up employment in the future and giving better terms to those employees who have already given long service; her views on whether a lump sum payment of £17,000 and a yearly pension of £1,700 after 40 years service is in need of urgent review; and her views on whether this scheme is not helpful to those who might be considering a position in this grade. [15632/00]