Richard Bruton
Question:249 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Defence whether six years army service qualifies a person for any pension rights at present; and if he has any proposal to extend some partial pension rights to such persons.
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249 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Defence whether six years army service qualifies a person for any pension rights at present; and if he has any proposal to extend some partial pension rights to such persons.
A person leaving the Permanent Defence Force after six years' service is eligible for payment of a gratuity under the Defence Forces (Pensions) Schemes.
A pension is payable under the schemes to an NCO or private on completion of a minimum of 21 years' quallifying service and to an officer after 12 years' qualifying service.
If a person leaves the Permanent Defence Force and subsequently takes up employment with an organisation participating in the transfer of service scheme, his army service may be transferred and reckoned for pension purposes with that organisation.