Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The State pension is the safety net on which people can rely if an employer fails to meet its private pension promise. Deputy Martin referred specifically to Aer Lingus. The Aer Lingus pension scheme has a deficit of €500 million. The 0.6% levy was not the cause of that. The State's job is to regulate so that the employers live up to their promise to their employees in respect of voluntary arrangements.

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