Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 March 2021
10. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if An Post employees and their pension entitlements are covered by the provisions of the Postal and Telecommunications Act 1983; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13700/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder section 46 of the Postal and Telecommunications Services Act, 1983, the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, with the concurrence of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, approves any superannuation schemes submitted by An Post. The operation of the schemes is a matter between the management of An Post, staff representatives and the trustees of the schemes.
Under the Postal and Telecommunications Services Act, 1983 and the rules of the An Post Pension Scheme, pension increases or alterations to the schemes are subject to the authorisation of the Minister given with the concurrence of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. Under section 20 of the An Post Main Superannuation Scheme appeals by individuals relating to decisions made by the Trustees of the schemes are subject to determination by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.
