As the Taoiseach will be aware, there was great relief back in May after the positive outcome of the ballot on a pension increase for members of the CIÉ superannuation scheme 1951 after 18 years without an increase. I pay tribute to the members of the scheme, the CIÉ Salaried Pensioners' Association and the trade union group for their tireless advocacy on the matter. To be fair, the Government has finally sorted it, but now there is growing frustration among the 2,305 members of the scheme that the increase agreed back in May still has not been received. My colleague, Duncan Smith, was in the Chamber last week talking about An Post pensioners who were going through similar issues. I understand a statutory instrument is required, which can only be signed by the Minister for Transport following approval of a business case by three separate Departments, the Office of the Attorney General and NewERA financial advisers. We understand that a bit of work needs to be done on the Government's side, but it is seven months later and I understand the statutory instrument still has not been finalised. Will the Taoiseach ensure this process is expedited?

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