Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

He gave a clear commitment in this regard on behalf of the leader of the Fine Gael Party. I am not sure whether his commitment that pension schemes will be made available to all councillors if Fine Gael returns to power had been authorised.

I again welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Parlon, to the House. I am delighted that the Minister, Deputy Cowen, was in attendance earlier in this debate. The National Pensions Reserve Fund was established as part of the long-term strategy that is being pursued by the intelligent Government of Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats.