Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I accept that there is no intention to reduce and that the provision is designed to limit the increase in line with the CPI. It would, therefore, be an adjustment to pensions. The Acting Chairman would probably go a little further than the Minister did in the legislation to which I refer. I see that she has tabled an amendment which is specifically designed to cut pensions in payment for existing pensioners if there are further cuts in public sector pay. I understand the difficulty the Minister had in holding the line on this matter. I accept that it is not appropriate for me to comment on this matter at-----

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