According to data supplied by the Paymaster General's Office, there are three retirees from the Department of the Taoiseach who are in receipt of pensions in excess of €100,000 per annum. I am advised that the total amount paid in respect of pensions above €100,000 per annum, dating from 2006 when the first pension exceeded €100,000 for these retirees, is €1,393,900.
The three individuals retired under the terms of their appointment as Secretaries General. However, I should point out that, before the end of this month, I will introduce the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme) and Remuneration Bill 2011. This will propose a career averaged rather than final salary pension for Single Scheme members. In addition, the Bill provides that abatement will apply for a Civil or Public Service pensioner who takes up a Public Service position.