Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 357: To ask the Minister for Finance if he sanctioned the payment of a pension top up or discretionary payment to a person (details supplied) on their retirement or resignation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34329/09]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment approved a severance package for the person concerned which was recommended to my Department. My Department gave its consent on condition that the case was exceptional and that the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment was satisfied that the terms were appropriate in the circumstances.