I understand that this question relates primarily to Secretaries General and other senior Civil Servants who will benefit from enhanced terms. The retirement terms of Secretaries General are provided for in the Government decision of 5 March 1987. These terms provide for a reappointment in the Civil or Public Service or an international body for those who are under 60 years of age at the end of their term. Alternatively, a retirement package including severance and immediate payment of pension, will be provided.
For those over 60 years of age, a retirement package including severance and immediate payment of pension, will be provided. The two Civil Servants whose terms of appointment include TLAC terms and whose term of office is due to end by 29 February 2012 are:
Secretary General, Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation;
Secretary General, Department of Education and Skills.
The Prosecution of Offences Act 1974 provides for a scheme to be made for the Director of Public Prosecutions, who is also due to retire before end-February 2012. His scheme provides for full pension on completion of his term. No severance is applicable in his case.