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Public Sector Pensions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 February 2022

Wednesday, 23 February 2022

Questions (144)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Question:

144. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the reason that female clerical workers in school settings are not permitted access to the spouses’ and children’s pension scheme; and if the scheme will be amended to allow female clerical workers to take part in this scheme. [10175/22]

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Written answers

The Comprehensive and Community Schools Widows’ and Children’s Contributory Pension scheme 1981 commenced with effect from 1st April 1982. At that time membership was limited to male members of the Contributory Pension scheme for full-time non-teaching employees serving on the staff of Community and Comprehensive schools.

While the terms of this scheme have not been updated to provide for the admission of female members they are permitted access to the scheme on the same basis as their male colleagues.

Queries in relation to access to the scheme can be forwarded to my Department by email at sdfinfo@education.gov.ie.

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