Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 June 2005
89 Ms C. Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when the matters that remain outstanding and which are preventing the payment of a pension to retired former temporary part-time nurses will be resolved (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20784/05]
View answerFirst, I should state that the superannuation arrangements for retired employees are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive. However, I have made inquiries with the superannuation department of the HSE — shared services — eastern region. I understand that letters have recently issued to both persons concerned, setting out the options available to them. In each case the persons involved have an option to join either the local government superannuation scheme or opt for an entitlement to a gratuity to a non-pensionable person. In both cases, all the calculations have been completed and once responses are received as to which option they wish to choose, benefits will be processed immediately by the HSE.
