Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

The problem is that Deputy Shortall continues to interrupt when people reply. I am outlining the situation as it is and, therefore, there is no question of there being any intent to mislead. As we know, since the time in question, Mr. Boucher will not be taking up the option to retire at 55, which means the payment does not have to be made into the pension fund at this time. That is the position.

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