David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)

Perhaps the Minister did not read the question, but I asked whether the social welfare system gives adequate support and recognition to women. I take it the answer is "Yes". What percentage of women over 65 get a State pension based on their own PRSI contributions? What percentage of women in employment are covered by an occupational personal pension and is the Minister happy with this number? What percentage of women involved in farming have a personal pension? Is it true that 90% of them have no such pension and is he happy with that? Is it true that 95% of all qualified adults are women and does he agree that the social welfare system reinforces women's dependence on men for income? What, if any, are his plans to make changes in this regard?

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