Seanad
‹ Order of Business Aer Lingus pension motion
Summary
Senators condemn the proposed transfer of almost €350 million without debate, arguing that Aer Lingus pensioners whose benefits were halved should receive support.
I completely disagree with the Leader that No. 1 should be taken without debate. This is a debating Chamber. People in Aer Lingus have been swindled out of their pensions. It is devastating that people have had their pensions cut in half at a time of economic difficulty. If one compares this with what happened in Waterford Glass when the Government found the money required to pay off pensioners, it is outrageous that this House should pass a measure allowing the Government to transfer almost €350 million without paying pensioners in the company that is being dissolved.
