Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021
182. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 139 of 13 January 2021, his plans to amend the related statutory instruments in this regard; if he will consider pausing any changes to the statutory instrument until all members of the scheme have had a chance to vote on the proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39455/21]
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”).
Concerning the 1951 scheme, members of the scheme were balloted regarding the Labour Court Recommendation which emerged on 23rd November 2020, with a majority voting to accept the proposals. CIÉ has recently prepared and submitted a consolidated draft Statutory Instrument to give effect to the proposed changes to the scheme - this is now being considered by my Department in conjunction with NewERA.
In view of the above, I have referred the Deputy’s question to CIÉ for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
