Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2009
233 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the pension top up and discretionary payments made to a person (details supplied) were made under the terms of the Labour Services Act 1987 or the Superannuation Act 1963; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34550/09]
Amharc ar fhreagra234 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will explain the way the pension top up and discretionary payment made to a person (details supplied) can be in accordance with Section 4 of the Labour Services Act 1987; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34551/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 233 and 234 together.
The severance arrangements granted to the former Director General of FÁS was granted under and in accordance with Section 6(3) of the Labour Services Act 1987. The Labour Services Act provides that terms and conditions, including those in relation to remuneration and superannuation, of the office of the Director General, may be determined by the Minister with the consent of the Minister of Finance.
