Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 June 2014
252. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the legislation regarding Irish airlines superannuation scheme pension is constitutional; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25152/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014 which is currently before the Oireachtas includes proposals for amendments to existing statutory provisions governing superannuation schemes in the State airport authorities including amendments to facilitate changes, by the trustees, to the Irish Airlines (General Employees) Superannuation Scheme.
This Bill is currently at Report Stage in the Seanad. If the Bill passes Report Stage in the Seanad, it will proceed to debate in the Dáil. The enactment of the Bill or otherwise is a matter for the Oireachtas. The Government is confident of the constitutionality of the Bill. However. the ultimate arbiter of the constitutionality of any piece of legislation is the Supreme Court.
