asked the Minister for Finance when a person (details supplied) in County Meath who has been employed by the Office of Public Works for the last 20 years and who has retired will receive his gratuity.

: The superannuation entitlements of the person referred to in the question in respect of his service with the Office of Public Works have been calculated and payment will be made within the next week or so. Additional entitlements in respect of service with the special employment schemes office will be calculated as soon as confirmation of that service is received from the Department of the Environment.