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Pension Provisions (25 May 2010)

Seán Barrett: The Minister should answer the question.

Pension Provisions (25 May 2010)

Seán Barrett: Why charge PRSI?

Pension Provisions (25 May 2010)

Seán Barrett: That is not true.

Pension Provisions (25 May 2010)

Seán Barrett: The Minister for Finance set up this system whereby people were given an alternative as to whether they would purchase an annuity or else put the money into an approved retirement fund and draw down their income from that. The main difference, from the State's point of view, is that the State is guaranteed for all time, so long as the fund remains in place, and PAYE is paid on all of the...

Pension Provisions (25 May 2010)

Seán Barrett: It was not charged up to this year.

Pension Provisions (25 May 2010)

Seán Barrett: It is the Minister's interpretation.

Pension Provisions (25 May 2010)

Seán Barrett: When I refer to the Minister, I mean his Department as he represents the Department.

Pension Provisions (25 May 2010)

Seán Barrett: The Minister asked about someone who might retire at 63. If the Minister retires at 63 he can equally get an annuity as easily as an income from an ARF. The point I am trying to put across to the Minister is that if A draws his income from an annuity, he is not asked to pay PRSI. If B draws an income from an ARF which is exactly the same as it is a fund, the same as an annuity is a fund,...

Pension Provisions (25 May 2010)

Seán Barrett: I wish to ask the Minister a straight question. As Minister for Social Protection, will he bring to Cabinet any proposals to reduce the contributory old age pension?

Pension Provisions (25 May 2010)

Seán Barrett: "Yes" or "No".

Pension Provisions (25 May 2010)

Seán Barrett: The Minister is not bringing forward proposals.

Pension Provisions (25 May 2010)

Seán Barrett: I am asking the Minister if he is bringing forward proposals.

Pension Provisions (25 May 2010)

Seán Barrett: I am not asking the Minister what he is bringing forward; I am asking him to confirm whether he will not be bringing forward proposals.

Pension Provisions (25 May 2010)

Seán Barrett: So the Minister is not ruling out a cut in the State's old age pension.

Pension Provisions (25 May 2010)

Seán Barrett: I am not anybody. I am asking a question.

Pension Provisions (25 May 2010)

Seán Barrett: The Minister is not being tricked. We are entitled to ask questions. This is Parliament.

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (25 May 2010)

Seán Barrett: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if, in view of the recent announcement by a company (details supplied) of its intention to phase out its operation at Pottery Road, Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin between 2011 and 2014, he will immediately contact the Industrial Development Authority and Enterprise Ireland to ensure that every effort is made to find an...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (25 May 2010)

Seán Barrett: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an airline (details supplied) is requiring passengers whose flights were cancelled as a result of the volcanic ash cloud situation to wait 28 days to receive refunds of their flight costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21456/10]

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Seán Barrett: I would like to say something. As someone-----

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Seán Barrett: As a member of the sub-committee asked to address this issue on behalf of the CPP, I would like to put people's concerns to rest.