Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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200. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will not cut the basic rates of State pension as this will have dire consequences on the pensioners who are rapidly reaching the poverty line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1074/15]

Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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Responsibility for the State Pension lies with the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection. Any questions on the matter should be addressed to her.