Pension Provisions.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2004

Tuesday, 17 February 2004

Ceisteanna (208)

Brian O'Shea

Ceist:

292 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made with regard to the pension scheme for primary school caretakers who were employed under the 1979 scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4716/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey)

My Department's examination of the question of introducing a pension scheme for school caretakers will have regard to the provisions of the Protection of Employees (Part-time Work) Act 2001 and the Protection of Employees (Fixed-term Work) Act 2003. Discussions with the education partners, and the Department of Finance, are ongoing regarding the implementation of these complex Acts. My Department's approach will be informed by the outcome of these discussions and developments in the wider public service.