Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2023
493. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the plans he has to ensure all research staff grades have access to public service pensions in all higher education institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11457/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am firmly of the view that there should be universal access to public service pensions in all higher education institutions across the sector.
As such, my Department has been engaging positively with management bodies, the Department for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform and the Department of Education on a business case to support access to the single public service pension scheme for research staff who are not currently able to join the scheme.
This is a complex matter and is admittedly taking some time to resolve, but I wish to assure the Deputy that officials are working to achieve a resolution as soon as possible.
