Public Sector Pensions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 May 2023

Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Questions (230)

Seán Canney

Question:

230. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when retired OPW staff will receive a raise in their pension and arrears in relation to recent pension increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26110/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

All OPW State Industrial pensions are paid by National Shared Services, Paymaster General.

OPW retired State Industrial personnel will receive a raise in their pension and arrears arising from recent public service wide pay increases. Pension increases and arrears due on foot of the 3% pay award of 1 October, 2022, retrospective to 2 February, 2022 are currently being processed by National Shared Services, Paymaster General. Relating balancing retirement lump sums due have already been paid by OPW.

Pension increases due on foot of the 2% pay award on 1 March, 2023 will be applied by the National Shared Services, Paymaster General.