Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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47. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he plans to extend rights to consult on changes in pension schemes in the workplace to the representatives of pensioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53660/22]

Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael)
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A Public Consultation Process on retired workers access to industrial relations mechanisms for pension related issues was conducted by my Department earlier this year. The consultation document and the public submissions received have been made available on the Department's website. A summary document of the issues raised in personal submissions has been developed and is also available on the website.

The purpose of the Consultation Process was to seek views on the proposals arising from the Private Members Bill and to establish whether there is the potential for new or enhanced methods of consultation through the introduction of alternative system or networks which might assist retired workers in engaging more fully on pension related issues.

My Department officials have been examining the submissions received and the numerous issues arising. The outcome of the consultation process will feed into the Government’s response to the proposals.