Mr. Liam Berney:

We were asked to come here to talk about a Bill, whose general scheme has been placed before the Oireachtas, relating to providing a particular type of pension scheme. Our comments are reflective of what we have been asked to comment on regarding the legislation. The Deputy’s question as to whether the pension system should be provided completely by the State, with no occupational pensions, if that is what is what he is asking------