Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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I thank the Deputy for her comments. However, I cannot accept this amendment. The amendment proposes that I report on the feasibility of lowering the State pension age, as set out in the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005. This falls outside the remit of my Department. Matters relating to the State pension age and the administration of the social welfare Acts are under the jurisdiction of the Minister for Social Protection. As such, it would not be appropriate for my Department to undertake a report as proposed in the amendment.