Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)

Question 17: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the way in which she will reform the systems of payments from her Department, through the provision of part pensions to persons nearing retirement age; the contacts that she has had with other Government Departments in attempting to draw up such schemes in an effort to reduce the numbers claiming social welfare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21029/11]

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