Results 101-120 of 463 for pension speaker:Eamon Ryan

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Pensions (8 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Eircom Main Superannuation Scheme (as amended) was established by Statute for the purpose of providing for the pension liabilities of staff transferred from the former Department of Posts and Telegraphs to Telecom Éireann on its establishment on 1st January 1984, the Vesting day. The pre-vesting and post vesting liabilities of the scheme members were paid entirely out of the Main...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (8 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Issues in relation to CIÉ pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. CIÉ have advised that the Group’s two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”), are currently not in compliance with the Minimum Funding Standard...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (7 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 186 to 190, inclusive, and 198 together. Issues in relation to CIÉ pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. CIÉ have advised that the Group’s two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (2 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 157, 158, 167 and 182 to 184, inclusive, together. Issues in relation to CIÉ pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. CIÉ have advised that the Group’s two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (1 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 51 and 52 together. CIÉ have advised that the Group’s two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”), are currently not in compliance with the Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) as defined in the Pensions Act 1990. As the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 169, 200 and 202 together. CIÉ have advised that the Group’s two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”), are currently not in compliance with the Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) as defined in the Pensions Act 1990. As the Deputy may be aware, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 174 and 175 together. CIÉ have advised that the Group’s two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”), are currently not in compliance with the Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) as defined in the Pensions Act 1990. As the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: CIÉ have advised that the Group’s two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”), are currently not in compliance with the Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) as defined in the Pensions Act 1990. As the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ Group is actively engaged in introducing changes to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: CIÉ have advised that the Group’s two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”), are currently not in compliance with the Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) as defined in the Pensions Act 1990. As the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ Group is actively engaged in introducing changes to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 185 and 186 together. CIÉ have advised that the Group’s two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”), are currently not in compliance with the Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) as defined in the Pensions Act 1990. As the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: CIÉ have advised that the Group’s two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”), are currently not in compliance with the Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) as defined in the Pensions Act 1990. As the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ Group is actively engaged in introducing changes to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: CIÉ have advised that the Group’s two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”), are currently not in compliance with the Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) as defined in the Pensions Act 1990. As the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ Group is actively engaged in introducing changes to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (23 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 187 to 190, inclusive, together. CIÉ have advised that the Group’s two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”), are currently not in compliance with the Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) as defined in the Pensions Act 1990. As the Deputy may be aware,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Pensions (22 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: In accordance with the relevant Code of Practice from the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, An Post must seek Ministerial approval to increase pensions and deferred pensions for members of the An Post superannuation scheme. Circular 16/2021 states that pension approval requests should be submitted for approval well in advance of any decision to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (14 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...did not receive the payment. Along with the Electricity Cost Emergency Benefit Scheme Budget 2023 also introduced measures including: - €400 lump sum payment to Fuel Allowance recipients - €200 lump sum payment for pensioners and people with a disability getting the Living Alone Increase - €500 cost of living lump sum payment to all families getting Working Family...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Pensions (14 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: In accordance with the relevant Code of Practice from the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, An Post must seek Ministerial approval to increase pensions and deferred pensions for members of the An Post superannuation scheme. Circular 16/2021 states that pension approval requests should be submitted for approval well in advance of any decision to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Pension Provisions (14 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: In my previous response to the Deputy on 31st January 2023, I confirmed that request is currently being evaluated. In order to consider the request, a report was requested from NewERA on the pension increase proposal. This report is currently being prepared. Following completion of this report, a determination will be made by my Department and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (9 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...did not receive the payment. Along with the Electricity Cost Emergency Benefit Scheme Budget 2023 also introduced measures including: - €400 lump sum payment to Fuel Allowance recipients - €200 lump sum payment for pensioners and people with a disability getting the Living Alone Increase - €500 cost of living lump sum payment to all families getting Working Family...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Pension Provisions (31 Jan 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Eircom Main Superannuation Scheme (as amended) was established by Statute for the purpose of providing for the pension liabilities of staff transferred from the former Department of Posts and Telegraphs to Telecom Éireann on its establishment on 1st January 1984, the Vesting day.  The pre-vesting and post vesting liabilities of the scheme members were paid entirely out of the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (31 Jan 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...the aim of targeting the support to those on the lowest incomes in the least efficient homes, so that the resources available to the scheme can have the greatest impact.    The Disablement Pension is not a qualifying payment for the Warmer Homes scheme. There are no plans currently to amend the eligibility criteria. However, households where someone is in receipt of...