Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2016
361. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the arrangements for retired prison officers in respect of the post-1995 agreement; the body which is liable to provide the pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30372/16]
View answerThe pensions of Prison Officers (and public servants generally) appointed on or after 6 April 1995, are integrated with the State pension. For such officers the pension consists of: an occupational pension, which takes into account the State pension, and which is currently paid by the Payroll Shared Services Centre, and a State pension payable by the Department of Social Protection.
Where an officer is not entitled to a State pension or qualifies for less than the full State pension, a supplementary occupational pension may be payable, subject to certain criteria.
