Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2020
144. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if moneys due back in the second quarter of 2020 to retired civil servants will be paid out now such as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5065/20]
View answerI am assuming that the Deputy is referring to current measures to ameliorate the Public Service Pension Reduction, a reduction imposed on certain public and civil service pensions since 2011 and/or the pension increase policy currently in place with respect to public and civil service pensions.
I have been advised by the National Shared Services Offices (NSSO) who administer the pensions of retired civil servants that the pension of the individual referred to was never subject to the Public Service Pension Reduction as its value was under the exemption threshold in place when they retired.
I also understand that there are no pension increases scheduled for the second quarter of this year with respect to this particular individual’s pension, or indeed any other civil and public service pensions. The NSSO has noted that this individual’s pension is up to date, with all historical pension increases having been applied, and any arrears paid.
