Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2024
240. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to provide an update with regard to a pension that is owed to a former employee of the OPW (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15993/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Pensions Section in the Office of Public Works contacted the former employee in question on 5th October, 2023 in connection with the payment of his preserved retirement pension and lump sum. All Forms have been returned by the former employee.
The details of this case are complex and OPW are liaising with the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery & Reform and following guidance in order to confirm payment amounts.
Payments due to Mr Crowley will issue as soon as advices sought on foot of guidance is secured and amounts due for payment are confirmed. Payments due will be backdated to the former employee’s 65th birthday. A letter has issued to Mr Crowley today (12 April 2024) from OPW to appraise him of the current situation.
