Mr. Ronan Gill:

The options would have been shown to the CIÉ board. There was engagement with the board and the actuaries. It would not have been required to be shown to the Minister.

Our position is that we are willing to support the trade union group in a conciliation process through the WRC, which would include the provision of professional and actuarial advice that is not limited to legal advice. This would get us to an agreed proposal which could be put to the scheme's trustees for submission to the Pensions Authority.