Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 4 Dec 1957

Vol. 164 No. 9

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - C.I.E. Wage Grade Pensioners.

Mr. Casey

andMr. Corish asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the total number of wages grade pensioners of C.I.E. not covered by the recent revision of the superannuation scheme, the different categories of weekly pensions payable to them, and the number in each category.

Mr. S. Lemass

With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to circulate a tabular statement with the Official Report giving the particulars requested by the Deputies.

Following is the statement:—

1. Total number of wages grade pensioners, including those in receipt of ex-gratia pensions, not covered by recent revision of superannuation scheme: 2,169.

2. Number of pensioners paid specified amounts:—

(1) Regular wages staff pension scheme:—

Males
Rate per week	No.
6/-	861
12/-	23
20/-	43
10/-	10
37/6	592
Females
6/-	9
10/-	4
13/-	8

In addition there are 168 males in receipt of early retirement pensions varying from 13/- to 20/- per week and two females in receipt of early retirement pensions of 7/- and 9/- per week.

(2) Ex-gratia pensions:—

Males
Rate per week	No.
6/-	199*
12/-	200†
16/-	5
17/-	39
18/-	1
Females
6/-	5*

*These pensioners also receive vouchers valued 20/- every 4 weeks.

†192 of these pensioners also receive vouchers valued 20/- every 4 weeks.