Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 November 2014
232. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the Irish airlines superannuation scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42104/14]
View answerWhile I am aware of the issues arising in relation to this scheme, you will appreciate that it is not appropriate for me to comment on developments relating to a particular pension scheme as these are a matter for the management of the company and the trustees of the pension scheme.
The issue of representation is being considered in the context of access to the industrial relations machinery and in the context of engagement with the trustees of a pension scheme. My officials have engaged both with officials from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and with the Pensions Authority in efforts to explore possible resolutions to the concerns raised.
You will be aware that legislative provisions in respect of pension savings vary across jurisdictions. In an EU context, where a pension scheme operates across EU Member States, employees who are employed in a different Member State (i.e., the host Member State) may be subject to certain provisions (i.e., the social and labour law relevant to the field of occupational pensions) in that Member State which may provide for a different level of protection of pension rights.
