Sheila Terry (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 10:

In page 3, before section 2, to insert the following new section:

"2. The Minister shall, as soon as may be after the passing of this Act, prepare and lay before both Houses of the Oireachtas a report on pro-rata contributory pensions for those with less than 10 years contributions.".

I am asking for a report on pro rata contributory pensions for those with fewer than ten years contributions. I would like to hear what the Minister has to say about people who do not have ten years contributions and are disappointed when they reach pensionable age. Could this be improved or has the Minister any knowledge he could impart to us on how we can deal with this issue?