Córas Iompair Éireann

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 December 2020

Tuesday, 8 December 2020

Questions (127, 152)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

127. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding CIÉ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41117/20]

Joe Flaherty

Question:

152. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Transport if CIÉ and Iarnród Éireann will be requested to furnish the 1951 pension scheme’s legal advisers (details supplied) with the legal and actuarial documentation and clarifications sought on behalf of the committee in its correspondence of 19 November 2020 to CIÉ. [41572/20]

Written answers

Minister for Transport

I propose to take Questions Nos. 127 and 152 together.

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. 

Issues in relation to Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the scheme, the CIÉ Group and their employees. 

In light of the above, I have referred the questions to CIÉ for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51