Paudge Connolly (Cavan-Monaghan, Independent)
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Question 428: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if it is proposed to transfer the payment of old-age, widow's and other pension payments from post offices to banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19125/05]

Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)
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I have no plans to change the payment methods currently available for old-age, widows and other pension customers. Current payment options for these customers include payment at post offices by means of a pension order book and direct payment to customers' bank, building society or post office savings accounts. My objective is to ensure that a range of payment options is available to customers and that service is continually improved by providing access to the wide range of payment options and new services and facilities now available. In that context, I announced recently a comprehensive review of my Department's payment systems. The review will also take account of Government policy to facilitate the greater use of electronic payment systems in the economy in the interests of developing a world class payments environment in Ireland.