Education and Training Boards

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 October 2018

Tuesday, 23 October 2018

Questions (298)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

298. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 134 of 9 October 2018, his views on a matter (details supplied). [43808/18]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The response to the previous Parliamentary Question referred to by the Deputy outlines the position with regard to membership of a Public Sector Pension Scheme and how it is a matter for each Education and Training Board (ETB) to determine eligibility of applicant members in accordance with the relevant rules and regulations of the scheme.

I am aware that my officials are actively engaged with the ETBs, through the Pension Task Group facilitated by my Department, to provide clarity on the issue of superannuation for certain staff in outdoor education centres to which the ETBs provide some funding.