Charlie McCreevy
Question:246 Mr. McCreevy asked the Minister for Justice the plans, if any, she has to extend the retirement age of Garda inspectors and other ranks. [15950/95]
Written Answers. - Garda Retirement Age.
I understand that the representative associations for each of the ranks of the Garda Síochána up to chief superintendent at present have claims, to have the retirement age extended for their respective ranks, before the Garda Conciliation Council.
As the Deputy is aware, the Scheme of Conciliation and Arbitration for the Garda Síochána provides the relevant machinery for the processing of such claims. Under the terms of the scheme, the proceedings of the council are confidential and it would not be appropriate for me to comment further.