Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2010
564 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of persons in her Department and offices under her aegis employed in the civil and public service who are in receipt of a State pension. [21155/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraAt the recruitment stage, once the Department becomes aware that an officer is in receipt of a public service pension, arrangements are put in place in order that the pension is abated for the duration of their employment with this Department. Officers who join the Department with previous public service can opt to preserve their benefits until pension age or if they so wish, they can opt to transfer their service, if appropriate for inclusion in the civil service pension schemes.
At present my Department has an educational psychologist who is a former retired school teacher. On his appointment to the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) the payment of his teacher's pension ceased.
In relation to bodies under the aegis of my Department the information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. I have requested officials at my Department to compile the information and forward it to the Deputy when it is to hand.
