Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

I support my colleague, Senator Terry, on this matter. It is essential that people are informed and given the full information in respect of pensions and their pitfalls.

On Second Stage, my colleague, Senator Bradford, raised on my behalf the question of pre-1953 contributions and the need to take them fully into account in the calculation of pension entitlements. It involves only a small number of people and the Minister of State said he would report back to us on this on Committee or Report Stage. Perhaps, the Minister might comment on this as well. When taking out pensions, it is essential people have full information.