Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2015
553. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 1248 of 17 September 2014, the position regarding a superannuation pension, in view of correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24881/15]
View answerThe correspondence to which the Deputy refers relates to a representation made to me in regard to pension entitlement. This issue was previously appealed to me and a determination was made under the process known as the Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure (IDR). A determination issued to the person concerned, in accordance with the appeal process (IDR) on 16 December 2013.
There is no further appeal process available for the applicant to me or to my Department. In accordance with the Pensions Ombudsman Regulations, 2003 (S.I. No. 397/2003) the determination is not binding upon any person unless, upon or after the making of the determination, the person assents, in writing, to be bound by it. The applicant can check whether or not the complaint or dispute is one in respect of which the Pensions Ombudsman has jurisdiction to investigate under section 131 of the Pensions Act 1990 (No. 25 of 1990).
