Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 May 2015
76. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans regarding the rescinding of measures in the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2013, with particular reference to the impact of the legislation on pensions currently in payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17934/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have invited the Public Services Committee of ICTU to discussions on an approach to commencing the gradual unwinding of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (FEMPI) legislation which provides inter alia for the imposition of a public service pension reduction (PSPR). Both I and my officials have also had a number of meetings and ongoing engagement with the Association of Retired Public Servants (ARPS) regarding the impact of the PSPR on public service pensions under the FEMPI legislation.
I have previously stated my intention, as a matter of priority, to move towards reducing the burden of public service pension reductions, with the initial focus on the people in receipt of low pensions, at the earliest date economic progress permits.
