Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2022
563. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education if there are any options for persons who have survived serious illness including cancer to continue working for a limited number of hours per week and to continue to avail of their public service pensions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15090/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the terms of the Civil Service Pension schemes, in the event a Civil Servant, due to their particular qualifications or skills set, is re-engaged after retirement, pension abatement rules apply in order that the retired official’s remuneration does not exceed the remuneration the officer would have received had s/he remained in service.
A Civil Servant who has a serious illness should engage with the Human Resources Unit of their Department in order to explore the options that can be considered in order to facilitate their rehabilitation into the workplace after a period of sick leave.
