Dáil Éireann - Volume 614 - 07 February, 2006

Written Answers. - Forestry Retirement Scheme.

  395. Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the amount of increase in the forestry retirement pension; when this increase will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4133/06]

  Mary Coughlan: An increase in the forestry pension of [312] the person in question in the amount of €118.92 per annum was sanctioned in December 2005 with effect from 1 June 2005. I understand that the new pension rate and arrears will be paid by the Office of the Pay Master General as quickly as possible.