Joe Flaherty (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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553. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the publishing of the report by the Commission on Pensions which is expected to report in June 2021. [24593/21]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The Pensions Commission was established in November 2020 to examine the sustainability of the State Pension system 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. The Commission has held eleven meetings to date, as well as a public consultation process including a Stakeholder Forum. Details of the Commission's work to date is available on its website, pensionscommission.gov.ie.

In accordance with its Terms of Reference, the Commission is due to 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.