Legislative Measures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 July 2022

Tuesday, 12 July 2022

Questions (219)

Seán Haughey

Question:

219. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the aims and objectives of the industrial relations (provisions in respect of pension entitlements of retired workers) Bill 2021; the actions that he is taking to give retired workers an input into the future of their occupational pension schemes after they have left their employment; the consultations which have taken place to date concerning this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37927/22]

Written answers

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

A Public Consultation Process on retired workers access to industrial relations mechanisms for pension related issues was recently conducted by my Department and concluded a number of weeks ago.

The purpose of this was to seek views on the proposals arising from the Private Members Bill and to establish whether there is the potential for new or enhanced methods of consultation through the introduction of alternative systems, networks or for a which might assist retired workers in engaging more fully on pension related issues.

My Department officials have commenced the examination of submissions received. The outcome of the consultation will feed into the Government’s response to the proposals.