Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

The Joe Duffy "Liveline" programme yesterday and Senator Norris this morning referred to the shared ownership schemes provided by the Bank of Ireland and other companies. Will the Leader ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Coughlan, to inform all non-contributory pension holders that they will lose their full pension if they participate in the scheme? It is a short-term gain but a couple could lose up to €18,000 per year.