Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Yes, but the budget for exceptional needs payments is being reduced this year, even though demand is going to increase. People who hitherto would have qualified for a payment of €800 will not now qualify. The latter is a small sum, particularly if a funeral costs €7,000, €8,000 or €10,000. How does the Minister propose to square that circle? In light of the OECD's report on pensions, which was published last year, what is the current state of play with regard to the review of pensions?