Averil Power (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am sorry, a Chathaoirleach. I am sure the record will reflect Senator Conway's remarks. I am sure there are others on the Government side who, like Senator Conway, believe this is wrong. What we are asking them to do is to stand with us on these amendments, do the right thing and do what is fair and just. They should ask themselves how they would feel if they or anyone in their family on a small pension was to have half of that pension stripped away from them within a month of retiring, and with no opportunity to make up that income.

It is wrong, it is a direct result of this legislation and it is not too late to change it.