Pension Provisions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 May 2017

Tuesday, 30 May 2017

Ceisteanna (384)

Declan Breathnach

Ceist:

384. Deputy Declan Breathnach asked the Minister for Health his plans to offer an incentivised pension scheme in critical employment areas, such as nursing, occupational therapy and speech therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25860/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

I am not aware of any proposals to introduce an incentivised pension scheme along the lines described by the Deputy. In any case the sanctioning of any changes to existing pension arrangements would be a matter for my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.