Departmental Staff.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 November 2008

Tuesday, 11 November 2008

Questions (330)

Lucinda Creighton

Question:

408 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the severance packages for each retiring staff member in his Department over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39541/08]

Written answers

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Deputy Micheál Martin)

My Department does not pay severance packages to retiring staff.

The calculation of the pension benefits payable to retired members of my Department, including the appropriate lump sum due, is a matter for the Department of Finance.