Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 May 2021
122. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the action he has taken to ensure that CIÉ fully engages with the trustees of the 1951 pension scheme before changes are made in the scheme which many in Iarnród Éireann have paid into over their lifetime of work with the company. [28940/21]
View answerAs 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.
Concerning the 1951 pension scheme, it is my understanding that members of the scheme were recently balloted regarding the Labour Court proposals which emerged on 23rd November 2020, with a majority of the members voting to accept the proposals.
I have therefore referred the Deputys question to CIÉ for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
