Pensions Provisions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 February 2011

Tuesday, 1 February 2011

Questions (47)

Joe Behan

Question:

153 Deputy Joe Behan asked the Minister for Transport if he will assist a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4513/11]

Written answers

Minister for Transport (Deputy Pat Carey)

A once-off reduction is applied to gross annual public service pensions using a set of rates and income bands, which was introduced under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2010. The reductions apply to all pensioners. Proposals to alter the provisions are a matter for the Department of Finance.