Pension Provisions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 April 2023

Wednesday, 19 April 2023

Questions (4)

Niamh Smyth

Question:

4. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he can explain the circumstances (details supplied) behind the anomaly in the An Post pension system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18467/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (Deputy Jack Chambers)

Under section 46 of the Postal and Telecommunications Services Act 1983, the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, with the concurrence of the Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, approves any superannuation schemes submitted by An Post. The operation of the schemes is a matter between the management of An Post, staff representatives and the trustees of the schemes. I have asked An Post to correspond directly with the Deputy on this matter.