1652. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of annual pension payments made by his Department that exceed €60,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32013/15]

Information on the number of annual pension payments that exceed €60,000 in respect of my Department will be provided by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. I have asked the State agencies under the aegis of my Department to provide the Deputy with the information requested.  If he does not receive a reply from the agencies within 10 working days, he should advise my private office.