John Deasy
Question:300 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will consider raising the retirement age for the lower ranks of the Garda Síochána from 57 years of age to 60 years of age. [17220/03]
Written Answers. - Garda Retirement.
The current position is that members of ranks in the Garda Síochána up to and including inspector must retire at 57 years of age.
The Commission on Public Service Pensions has recommended, inter alia, that members should have the option of being retained to a maximum age of 60 rather than 57, subject to meeting minimum health and fitness standards.
My objective is to have a fit, active and experienced force with an appropriate balance as regards the age profile and I have considered the retirement ages applicable to the Garda Síochána with this aim in mind. Arising from my consideration of this matter, it is my intention to bring proposals to Government on retirement age in the Garda Síochána in the near future.