Tom Brabazon (Dublin Bay North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his very detailed presentation, which underscores the Government's strong support for An Garda Síochána and the great work it is doing. The GRA came before the committee last week and spoke about the post-2013 pension scheme, which was introduced for newly recruited gardaí at that stage, as being a difficulty for recruitment and retention. It is not just an issue for An Garda Síochána. Within the Minister's brief the Prison Service is affected in the same way. It is also similar for members of Dublin Fire Brigade and some nurses. Is there potential for this to be looked at in the context of recruitment and retention?