Defence Forces Retirements

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 January 2019

Tuesday, 22 January 2019

Questions (94)

Seán Sherlock

Question:

94. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare can avail of the extension to retirement age under the new Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018. [2329/19]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Defence

The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018, extending the retirement age for certain civil and public servants to 70 years of age, was signed by the President on 26th December, 2018, and came into effect from that date.

The Act allows for an increase in the compulsory retirement age from age 65 to age 70. Civilian Employees serving on 26th December, 2018, are subject to the Act and may remain in service up to age 70.  Accordingly, the person to whom the Deputy refers can avail of the extension to retirement age under the Act.