Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Section 9 and the proposed amendments thereto appear to deal with legacy issues relating to the pensions of those employed previously by Ervia or Bord Gáis who will transfer to Irish Water. Will those who are entitled to receive bonus payments under the auspices of Ervia or Bord Gáis be entitled to receive them under the auspices of Irish Water?

In recent weeks, when confronted with the issue of bonus payments, the Minister has stated both inside and outside the House that it is his intention that they will not be paid. If that is the case, is it possible to introduce legislation to give effect to that intention and, if so, will he do so? How does he plan to rectify this matter, with which he is clearly not satisfied?

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