Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018
955. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to bring forward a pension scheme for community employment scheme supervisors; the actions that have been taken to date in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12307/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraCommunity Employment (CE) scheme supervisors are employees of private companies in the community and voluntary sector. The State is not responsible for funding pension arrangements for such employees even where the companies in question are reliant on State funding. It is open to individuals to make provision for a pension by way of PRSA which all employers are obliged to facilitate.
However, it should be noted that the issue of CE supervisors’ pension provision is currently being examined by a Community Sector High Level Forum, chaired by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. My Department is represented on this group, as are the unions, Pobal and other relevant Government Departments.
The Forum last met on 23 November 2017 and I understand that a paper in outlining the costs involved was presented. Following on from this, I understand a meeting is being arranged between the unions and my colleague, Paschal Donohoe T.D., Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
