Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2023
170. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when he expects to approve a proposed increase in the pension entitlements of An Post workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24240/23]
View answerOn 9 March 2023 An Post wrote to the Department seeking consent to the second phase of their current pay agreement which provides for a 2% increase in pay from 1st January 2023.
In addition to this, on foot of a recent Labour Court decision, An Post also wrote to the Department on 9 March seeking approval to make increases to pensions in payment and deferred pensions of a 5% increase from 1 January 2022 and a 1% increase from 1 July 2023.
Now that the requests and associated documentation have been received from An Post, the standard process is being followed, with NewERA’s views and assessment by officials being required prior to the consent of both shareholding Ministers being sought.
