Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 April 2014
111. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Social Protection where the facility for the trustees to have the freedom to recognise the differences within the pensioner group or deferred group is outlined in the new guidance issued by the pensions authority. [15720/14]
View answerI understand that the Deputy's question is referring to the issue of the representation of pensioner and deferred member groups in any consideration by the trustees of a pension scheme to restructure scheme benefits. This matter is being considered in terms of engagement with trustees and in the broader industrial relations context. I have written to my colleague the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation on this matter and my officials have met with officials from that Department to consider the issues arising.
I expect that this engagement will continue with a view to bringing forward proposals for consideration as soon as possible.
