John Brassil (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The programme for Government makes a commitment to look after and defend the rights of retired citizens. ESB employees are protesting outside the gates of Leinster House. They are representing 9,000 retired ESB workers who have not had a pension increase since 2010. There is no cost of living increase and no linking with current employees' salaries. As the ESB is a semi-State company, will the Taoiseach or the Minister ensure its pension fund is being managed correctly and fairly and that former employees will be treated with some degree of dignity and respect?

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