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Dáil Éireann - Volume 315 - 26 June, 1979 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - UK Pensioners. Mr. Bruton Mr. Bruton 6. Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will make a report on the discussions which took place on 14 June with UK officials in relation to the level of payments to UK pensioners resident in Ireland. Mr. Haughey Mr. Haughey Mr. Haughey: At the discussions referred to in the question all aspects of the problem were considered in detail, having regard to both the issue of principle and the practical problems involved. 873 Certain possible solutions are being further examined by the Departments concerned, and it may be necessary to [873] resume the discussions in the near future. I am not, therefore, in a position to make a statement on the matter at this stage. Mr. Bruton Mr. Bruton Mr. Bruton: When is the next meeting likely to take place? Mr. Haughey Mr. Haughey Mr. Haughey: None is fixed at the moment, but discussions are going on between the two Departments. Mr. Bruton Mr. Bruton Mr. Bruton: Have the official side made any proposals in the matter? Mr. Haughey Mr. Haughey Mr. Haughey: Yes, we have made a number of suggestions. I would prefer the Deputy not to press me on this at the moment because it is the subject of confidential discussions between the two Departments. Mr. Bruton Mr. Bruton Mr. Bruton: Will the Minister agree that as well as being the subject of confidential discussions it is also the subject of great concern to UK pensioners in Ireland who will not get their pensions? An Ceann Comhairle Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle: Question No. 7. Mr. Bruton Mr. Bruton Mr. Bruton: At least in relation to his own side will the Minister set some time limit for the conclusion of these negotiations? Mr. Haughey Mr. Haughey Mr. Haughey: Unfortunately I cannot do that, but I can assure the Deputy that the best efforts are being made from this side of the Irish Sea. Mr. Bruton Mr. Bruton Mr. Bruton: Will the Minister seek the payment of a retrospective payment to the 30,000 UK residents who are losing out as a result of our entry to the EMS? Mr. Haughey Mr. Haughey Mr. Haughey: I cannot comment on the details. Mr. Bruton Mr. Bruton Mr. Bruton: Has the Minister made any significant progress? Mr. Haughey Mr. Haughey Mr. Haughey: I have. Dáil Éireann 315 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. UK Pensioners. Questions 19790626
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