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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 February 2022

Thursday, 24 February 2022

Questions (302)

Réada Cronin

Question:

302. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education if she will examine the situation in which female clerical officers in secondary schools who are part of the pension scheme are not entitled to entry to the spouse and children’s part of same (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10605/22]

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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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