Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for her response. I think I have got to grips with the issue. She is addressing the anomaly between the ages of 65 years and 66 years. I expect that in several years' time she will have to address the next gaps when the State pension age changes to 67 years and 68 years. Is this not an opportune time to address those gaps in the Bill before us?

It would have been useful if her comments had been circulated to Deputies in advance so that we would have a better understanding of the issue. I thank the Minister's officials for providing a briefing to Opposition Members from which some of our questions emerged. My parliamentary assistant was not sure about certain details. The briefing was a useful opportunity but it did not answer all our questions. I hope the assurance she has given addresses the concerns of those with whom I have been in contact and that the pension funds will be secure.

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