Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)

During the summer, the State took over the assets of certain public sector pensions and consequently also took over the liabilities. While this was carried out as an emergency measure through ministerial order, at the time a Government spokesperson stated it would have to be confirmed by the Dáil. Will such confirmation come by way of legislation? Will there be an opportunity to debate it in the House, given there is a great lack of clarity regarding the extent of the liabilities that have been taken on on behalf of the taxpayer?

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