Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 October 2004
337 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in paying a lump sum and awarding a pension to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26288/04]
View answerThe initial award of superannuation benefits to a VEC teacher is calculated by the VEC administrative staff and approved by the VEC committee. The payment function is performed by the appropriate local authority following receipt of the approved rates from the VEC.
I am informed by County Kilkenny VEC that the person in question retired from teaching on 20 September 2004. The VEC, on 29 September 2004, forwarded the details of the pension and retirement lump sum to Kilkenny County Council, which has responsibility for such payment.
I understand that pension, including arrears, was paid on 22 October 2004 and that the person in question will receive the lump sum gratuity on Friday 29 October 2004.
