Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the additional CE places provided through the July stimulus package. I too would call for more flexibility in respect of participation for people over the age of 55. Perhaps the Minister will consider that.

There is a long-standing issue with CE supervisors and their entitlement to a pension. The Minister has been party to talks on this issue and I would like her to update the committee on that. Perhaps she might give some indication if she could see some solution being provided for the issue of CE supervisors' pensions.