Ms Catherine Heaney:

The Deputy's question is very focused around pensions but to pick up on the point in respect of PRSI contributions and the public understanding thereof, CIB provides a comprehensive and clear breakdown of what comprises one's PRSI contributions and the benefits available as a result. If the Deputy is picking up that this area is greatly misunderstood area, it may be an issue at which we need to look from the point of view of public communications and making that information more visible to those who contribute to PRSI. I have noted his comments in that regard.