Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 November 2015
138. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 133 of 12 November 2015, if she will address same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40983/15]
View answerAs I have already informed the Deputy, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, has brought forward the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2015. That Bill starts the process of the phased restoration of remuneration to public servants in accordance with the terms of the Lansdowne Road Agreement. Under that Agreement, the annualised amount of the basic salary of a public servant, including a member of An Garda Síochána, that is not greater than €65,000 shall, on and from 1 September 2017, be increased by €1,000.
The salary of a Garda is in general pensionable subject to the normal Garda superannuation terms and conditions. All things being equal a member who retires with full service in September 2017 will receive half the amount in question in their pension. Pensions and gratuities paid on retirement are based on factors which may vary from person to person, including length of service and their date of commencement of pensionable employment, and in these circumstances it is advised that individuals seek their own advice.
