Written answers

Wednesday, 13 May 2009

Department of Finance

Proposed Legislation

9:00 pm

Photo of Arthur MorganArthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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Question 78: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will proceed with removing ministerial pensions for sitting TDs; when he will proceed with same; if legislation is necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19100/09]

Photo of Brian Lenihan JnrBrian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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In my Financial Statement of 7 April, I stated that the Government had decided to introduce a number of additional changes to the remuneration of Deputies and Senators including discontinuing the arrangement whereby former Ministers are paid Ministerial pensions while they are still members of the Oireachtas. In this regard legislation will be introduced shortly to give effect to this decision. I would add that it is also the view of the Government that it would be appropriate to make a proportionate reduction in the Ministerial pensions payable to serving members in the current Dail and Seanad. I have consulted the members who would be directly affected by this decision before the Government takes a final decision on the matter.

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