Marc Ó Cathasaigh (Waterford, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

In the time remaining I will ask a final question that is different in character. I want to focus on this accounting practice for forecasting future pension liabilities that was identified as an issue by the Comptroller and Auditor General. We are told this is done at the direction of the Minister. The material effect of that is to minimise the pension liability. We know there are a considerable number of people who are working in the area for whom pensions will have to be provided. What is the rationale for reporting it in this way rather than the standard accounting practice?