Public Sector Pensions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 March 2015

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

Questions (299)

Michael Moynihan

Question:

299. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason the staff of Waterways Ireland in Portumna in County Galway have been asked to pay an increased pension levy; the cause of the most recent increase; the company that the pension scheme is being paid into; if it is Irish managed or a United Kingdom managed company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11076/15]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

I would refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 70 of the 11th March 2015 which sets out the background to the proposed changes to the pension scheme and pension contributions for staff in North South bodies including Waterways Ireland. Pension levies to private companies do not arise.