Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 June 2012
74 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when revised pension arrangements for new public sector staff will come in to force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30046/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand that the Deputy is referring to the proposed Single Public Service Pension Scheme for new recruits to public service employment. This new scheme is being legislated for by way of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme) and Remuneration Bill 2011, which is a major wide-ranging and complex piece of legislation.
Following enactment and commencement, the new scheme will apply to all future new entrants in all areas of the public service including the civil service, education sector, health sector, local authorities, Gardaí, Defence Forces, regulatory sector, non-commercial State bodies, Oireachtas and the judiciary. I am taking this Bill giving effect to the Single Scheme at Committee Stage on 21 June. I can assure the Deputy that I am committed to pressing forward with the Bill to introduce the new scheme with a view to ensuring that it becomes law as soon as possible.
