Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2004
111 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed regarding the impact of proposed changes in regard to public service pensions; the discussions he intends to have with public service unions prior to the introduction of the new arrangement on 1 April 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4759/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am aware of the concerns of certain unions regarding the impact of the changes to public service pensions for new entrants announced in budget 2004. When I announced my reform package I stated that the public service unions would be fully informed about the implementation of the changes in pension age for new entrants before their planned introduction with effect from 1 April 2004. In this connection I confirm to the Deputy that this process is under way. A committee has been established under the aegis of the public services committee of ICTU and a number of meetings have already taken place between the public service unions and officials of my Department and other relevant Departments. There are a number of issues of implementation which these discussions are helping to clarify.
