Seanad debates

Thursday, 19 July 2012

Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages

 

12:00 pm

Photo of David CullinaneDavid Cullinane (Sinn Fein)

There is consistency here and the example I gave was of women who might leave the workforce for a period to look after their children. There is a big difference between them and public representatives who get elected, lose their seats and, perhaps, get re-elected. There is a distinction there. There are certain categories or groups of people in certain circumstances for whom flexibility is required. Our position, therefore, is consistent because it recognises that problems may exist. That is the purpose of the amendments we tabled. There have been several discussions on this issue on Committee Stage in this House and in the Lower House. The Minister understands the point being made. I do not expect him to come back on this and he has made his point. We will also be opposing the section.

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