Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2017
1874. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to introduce legislation or amend legislation in view of a recent Supreme Court case challenging the constitutionality of a law stopping payment of the contributory old age pension to prisoners; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38197/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has noted the recent judgment of the Supreme Court case referred to by the Deputy.
That judgment is currently being evaluated by my officials in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General and officials of other Departments.
Accordingly, as I’m sure the Deputy can appreciate, I am not yet in a position to discuss possible legislative amendments or otherwise pending policy and legal advice and consideration of the issues further by Government.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
