Pensions kite-flying damaging to Government

WHAT is a high income?

Mon, 24 May, 2010 - 01:00

The answer, according to the Minister for Social Protection, Eamon O Cuiv, in relation to hinted-at means testing for contributory state pension cuts, is €50,000 per year.

Senator Dan Boyle has stated that anyone earning €270 per week (€13,000 per year) would not be considered for means testing.

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