Richard Bruton
Ceist:316 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the basis on which eligibility for a pension for non-established public servants is calculated; and if he has proposals to improve this arrangement. [5199/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 13 February 2007
Ceisteanna (245)
Freagraí scríofa
Non-established State Employees have broadly the same pension terms as established civil servants paying full class PRSI. They must have at least two years' service, except in the case of a member who dies in service (death gratuity requires no minimum service) and pension benefits depend on the number of years service that a person has and takes account of the personal rate of contributory old age pension through integration.
Pension is payable at age 65. The main benefits of the scheme include:
Retirement pension and lump sum
Supplementary Pension
Preserved pension and lump sum
Preserved death gratuity
Balancing gratuity
Spouses' & Children's pensions
I have no plans to amend the terms of the Scheme.