Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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1011. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will publish the final report of the Pensions Commission when it completes its deliberations. [15274/21]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The Pensions Commission was established in November 2020 to examine sustainability and eligibility issues with the State Pension and the Social Insurance Fund, in fulfillment of a Programme for Government commitment.  These issues are being considered from a perspective of fiscal and social sustainability, and intergenerational fairness.  It has held eight meetings to date and will report on its findings by the end of June 2021.  In this regard, the Commission is halfway through its work.

In accordance with its Terms of Reference, the Commission will submit a report on its work, findings, options and recommendations to me by 30 June 2021.  The Government intends to take action having regard to the recommendations of the Commission within 6 months of receipt of the report. I expect that the Commission's report will be published once Government has concluded its consideration of its findings.  

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.