Ruairí Quinn
Ceist:98 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Finance if he has received representations from the ASTI in respect of public service pensions for second level teachers; if, under the Programme for Competitiveness and Work, the issue of the entitlement to retire between the ages of 55 and 60 with 35 years' service, in lieu of salary increases, was determined and agreed; if the Government is committed to meeting these obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28668/03]