Pension Provisions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 February 2022

Wednesday, 2 February 2022

Questions (30)

Mattie McGrath

Question:

30. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the consultation process as provided for in response to the Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2021; if he plans to engage with the network of retired workers organisations on this matter; when this consultation process will take place; the form this consultation process will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5280/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Late in 2021 I did meet with members of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament who shared with me, and officials from my Department, some of their views on occupational pension schemes.

I intend to launch a public consultation into certain matters raised during consideration of the Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2021 in February. This public consultation is open to all sectors and I anticipate input from organisations representing retired workers.