asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that under the Pensions Act, 1964 public service pensions are revised only on 1 July each year with the result that many pensioners do not receive pension adjustments, arising from appropriate pay adjustments, for up to 11 months after this adjustment occurs; and if he will arrange for a review of pensions more frequently than once a year.
Written Answers. - Pension Review.
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In recent years public service pensions have been increased from 1 July each year to take account of current salary and wage levels. The pensions of retired officers, who are members of the Voluntary Hospitals Superannuation Scheme, are adjusted in line with such increases. Any more frequent review and adjustment in pensions would be a matter for the Minister for the Public Service in the first instance.