Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023
929. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the pension rights of a person (details supplied) will be restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36367/23]
View answerAs the Deputy may be aware Coillte is a private limited company established under the Forestry Act 1988 and as such is operationally independent from from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
I have referred the matter, which pertains to a former employee, to Coillte for direct follow-up with the Deputy.
Any pension increases granted are at the discretion of Coillte and are subject to the approval of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.
A request for such consent is being considered at present.
