Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 May 2010
71 Deputy Willie O’Dea asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a reply to a parliamentary question in Dáil Éireann on 5 July 1973 (details supplied); the reason this commitment has not been adhered to; the steps he will take to alleviate the hardship which Aer Rianta pensioners who are suffering as a result of that commitment not being adhered to. [18391/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe superannuation issues raised by the Deputy have been examined in my Department on a number of occasions and the conclusion has always been that Aer Rianta (now Dublin Airport Authority) has complied with its obligations with regard to pension entitlements for its retired staff. My Department referred the issues to the Office of the Attorney General for advice in 2009. This advice confirms that Aer Rianta has complied with its superannuation obligations in accordance with the terms agreed at the time when staff accepted a contract of employment with Aer Rianta in 1974.
