Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)

Deputy McDonald is not long enough in the House to know that I do not hide behind anything. That is not my form and I have never done so before. I answer questions up front and never make pretence or grandstand on issues.

We need to change these arrangements in a way that is sustainable for the public purse. For example, I could spend moneys sending lawyers down to the Four Courts and pretend I can do things I cannot. There are two more potential retirees at the grade at which they would be entitled to the TLAC terms on this side of the end of February 2012 when the new pension regime comes into play. I am reviewing what can be done then because the TLAC terms provide options for me. I am going to review this on a case-by-case basis.

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