Pension Provisions.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 July 2004

Thursday, 8 July 2004

Ceisteanna (194)

Emmet Stagg

Ceist:

188 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that persons receiving a pension from Bord na Móna have not been awarded a cost of living increase for the past two years; if he will raise this matter with the company and its pension scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20990/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. D. Ahern)

Under the terms of the Bord na Móna regular works employees superannuation scheme, the payment of pension increases is primarily a matter for the trustees of the pension fund and Bord na Móna plc. In the absence of a proposal from them, I have no role in the matter.