Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2021
267. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he expects the review of the supplementary pension scheme to be completed; when PeoplePoint will be in a position to process applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44776/20]
View answerI am taking it that the Deputy is referring to the rules regarding supplementary pensions as set out in paragraph 18 of Circular 6 of 1995 (Revised Social Insurance Status and Conditions of Service of Certain Civil Servants). This circular notified changes made by Government to extend full social welfare cover to all newly appointed civil servants and to provide that these civil servants should pay the full Class A social insurance contribution.
Peoplepoint are already in a position to process supplementary pension cases as part of the normal day to day administration of public service pensions. My Department provides advice to Peoplepoint as and when required in respect of individual applications for supplementary pensions. There has been no review of supplementary pension arrangements.
