Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 April 2021
430. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to recent developments in relation to the CIÉ 1951 pension scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20326/21]
View answer432. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the developments regarding the CIÉ pension scheme; the actions he is taking to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20416/21]
View answer446. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to ongoing discussions taking place between CIÉ management and the membership of the CIÉ 1951 pension schemes as represented by their trade union group in relation to the future of these pension schemes; if he will intervene to resolve these problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20693/21]
View answer454. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the status of the developments regarding the CIÉ pension schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20782/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 430, 432, 446 and 454 together.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland.
The CIÉ Group has two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”) and issues in relation to CIÉ pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees.
In relation to the RWS, CIÉ has prepared and submitted draft Statutory Instruments (SIs) to give effect to the proposed changes to the scheme, and these drafts are now being considered by my Department. There are several steps involved before an SI can be made, including the statutory consultation process.
Concerning the 1951 scheme, I understand that members are currently being balloted on a Labour Court recommendation which emerged on 23rd November 2020, with the ballot result expected in early May.
I have therefore referred the Deputies' questions to CIÉ for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
