Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 November 2004
458 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Education and Science if an agreement has been made with a person (details supplied) in County Donegal regarding gratuity and pension; if not, the position regarding same; and when she expects this matter to be brought to a satisfactory conclusion. [28898/04]
View answerThe position is that the person in question resigned from his teaching post in June 1996 before he reached pension age. He will, however, on reaching 60 years of age in December 2007, qualify for preserved pension and preserved lump sum.
The benefits will be calculated on his pensionable service at the time of his resignation and his pensionable pay at that time, increased in line with approved pay increases in the period between resignation and age 60. He should make application for his benefits approximately three months prior to reaching age 60. These are standard provisions applicable in the case of any teacher who resigns before pension age.
