23 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the number of self-employed applicants for contributory old age pension who have been refused on the basis that they were already aged 56 when they were compelled to start paying PRSI for the first time on 6 April 1988; his views on whether there is a deep sense of injustice felt by those who have made contributions since the scheme was introduced in 1988 and are now denied pensions; and the steps, if any, he will take to deal with this injustice. [2881/98]

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23 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the number of self-employed applicants for contributory old age pension who have been refused on the basis that they were already aged 56 when they were compelled to start paying PRSI for the first time on 6 April 1988; his views on whether there is a deep sense of injustice felt by those who have made contributions since the scheme was introduced in 1988 and are now denied pensions; and the steps, if any, he will take to deal with this injustice. [2881/98]

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