Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 December 2009
408 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has received their teacher’s pension in view of the fact that they retired in May 2007; if progress has been made on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47692/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs I outlined to the Deputy in my reply of 1 December 2009 in relation to this case the initial award of pension to retiring vocational school teachers is calculated by the VEC concerned. The payment function is performed by the appropriate local authority following receipt of the approved rates from the VEC. My Department has made further enquiries with County Mayo VEC which has responsibility for determining the entitlements of the person in question. I am advised that the VEC, last week, provided details of the approved rate of pension and lump sum to the paying agent, Mayo County Council. I also understand that Mayo County Council will endeavour to make payment of pension in the earliest available payroll.
