Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 June 2016
362. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to clarify the rules in the Civil Service and public service pension schemes for same-sex married couples; his plans to ensure that same-sex married couples enjoy full pension rights within the public service and Civil Service pension schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14326/16]
View answerSame-sex married couples are afforded the same benefits, under the Civil Service Schemes and the Single Public Service Scheme, as married couples of the opposite sex.
The Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010 extended the benefits provided to spouses under pension schemes to civil partners and the Marriage Act 2015 gives effect to the referendum on marriage equality.
