Michael McCarthy (Labour)

I move amendment No. 1:

In page 6, before section 3, but in Part 2, to insert the following new section:

3.—The Minister shall as soon as may be after the passing of this Act report to both Houses of the Oireachtas on the anomalous position of persons who marry their employer and who are previously paying class A contributions, but who are left in a significantly worsened social insurance position as a result of marriage."

I am substituting for my colleague, Senator Prendergast. I would be interested in the Minister's response.