Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2016
195. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of persons working in the fisheries board who are nearing retirement and are required to retire at 65 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5119/16]
View answerI understand that since the enactment of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, persons who joined the public service between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 may retire at age 65, but may continue working beyond that age subject to continuing good health. In accordance with the Public Service Pension (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, persons who joined the Public Service after 1 January 2013 may retire at age 66, but must retire no later than age 70. However, persons who joined the public service prior to 1 April 2004 must retire no later than age 65. Public Service Bodies, subject to the Act, have no discretion to waive these requirements under law.
