Local Authority Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 December 2013

Tuesday, 17 December 2013

Questions (416)

Seán Kyne

Question:

416. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm that women employed by local authorities prior to 1981 were not obliged the make contributions to the widows and orphans scheme; if a person (details supplied) in County Galway is obliged to pay arrears to the widows and orphans scheme; the time period for which these arrears apply; and the exact rule that applies when consideration is given to the particular extenuating circumstances of this case. [54299/13]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

In accordance with Article 183 of the Local Government ( Superannuation ) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 to 2012 (LGSS) , membership of the Spouses & Children’s Pension Scheme is mandatory for all persons who became pensionable on or after 1 January 1986. I understand that the person referred to in the question has availed of the option to have previous service re-instated for superannuation purposes and under Article 192 of the LGSS non periodic contributions are due in respect of this service. It is open to the individual to contact her employer who can provide further information regarding the contributions that apply in this situation.