Ms Mary Day:

That is not correct. We operate the pension scheme in line with the voluntary hospital superannuation scheme, which in turn is in line with public pension policy as directed by the Department of Health. The letter sent in 2004 from the pension policy section to the then administrator at the CRC, Mr. Tony Kett, clearly states that the 10% employer contribution, along with the staff contribution mentioned in the letter, was to be credited to the Mater hospital superannuation scheme to ensure sufficient moneys were available to meet pension costs as they arose. The letter adds that spouses and children's contributions of 1.5% are due to be paid by both employer and employees. It was explained to Mr. Kiely in 2010 that the CRC was unable to provide a voluntary hospital superannuation scheme in its own right because it was not seen as a voluntary hospital.