David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

The people who paid unwillingly, through the sacrificing of their pensions, for a situation where Aer Lingus could be set up to be sold are getting nothing out of it. Let us hear from the Government on what it will do about this. There is an imperative and a moral case for the Government to give at least a substantial part of these funds, not into education, hospitals and all the usual stuff, but to the people who were defrauded of their pensions. What will the Government do? Will the Leader refer this question as a matter of urgency, because the Minister is not here? The Leader is a thoroughly decent man who was gratified when the Waterford Glass pensioners were dealt with and I ask him to ensure the same level playing field for Aer Lingus pensioners.