Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
452. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an Irish person working as a teacher in South Korea and who pays towards an occupational pension there for a period will receive credit for such contributions on return here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32688/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTeachers' pensions are governed by statutory superannuation schemes which specify the categories of service which may be reckoned for pension purposes. There is no provision under which teaching service given in the Republic of Korea may be reckoned for occupational pension purposes under these schemes nor are there any reciprocal arrangements between the State and South Korea for the mutual recognition of such service for pension purposes.
The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 governs the superannuation of public servants, including teachers, whose first public service pensionable employment commenced on or after 1 January 2013. The Act also applies to those who resume on or after that date following a break of more than 26 weeks in their pubic service pensionable employment. There are no provisions in place under the Act which would enable credit for pension purposes for periods worked in South Korea.
