Mr. Andrew Kelly:

Recently we have had negotiations with staff. In fact, last Friday we were at the Workplace Relations Commission when I think we had a very productive meeting. There is a proposal on the table which the staff and unions have gone off to consider. We are recommending that it be accepted. Effectively, we have a three-month window to try to influence people to find a solution to resolve this issue which has been ongoing for a long time. People want certainty in their pension arrangements and I think the proposal made offers them that certainty. I am hopeful that when they look at it and consider it in detail, they will ballot in favour of accepting it.