Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I do not have to hand the detail regarding the matter raised by the Deputy on the charity workers and the public service pension. While it is a matter that will be dealt with by the Department of Finance, I will convey the detail to the Deputy. I am not personally aware of the circular in question.

As the Deputy is aware, the legislation was enacted for the purpose of being introduced during the course of 2010 and it now is in place. People will see this in their salaries and monthly cheques when they come through this month. People will see the changes that must be imposed, as I have stated, for reasons of financial necessity from the Government's point of view.

The other matter raised by the Deputy pertained to the Moriarty tribunal. I received correspondence in this regard before Christmas and I believe a report is due next month. I will convey to the Deputy the precise information that was conveyed to me by the chairman. I believe it will be next month and certainly it will be soon.

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