Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)

The issue of the PRSI ceiling is particularly relevant in the context of a universal insurance-based pension for all. Given the difficulties facing people with private pensions at present and because the feedback from the Green Paper process is overdue, the Minister should indicate to Members whether she is considering the operation of such a general scheme in respect of a State pension that would cover everyone. The question of lifting the PRSI ceiling obviously would arise in this regard and I seek the Minister's current views.

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