Forestry Retirement Scheme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 February 2006

Tuesday, 7 February 2006

Ceisteanna (308)

Breeda Moynihan-Cronin

Ceist:

395 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the amount of increase in the forestry retirement pension; when this increase will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4133/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mary Coughlan)

An increase in the forestry pension of the person in question in the amount of €118.92 per annum was sanctioned in December 2005 with effect from 1 June 2005. I understand that the new pension rate and arrears will be paid by the Office of the Pay Master General as quickly as possible.