Results 101-120 of 1,758 for pension speaker:Paschal Donohoe

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Bodies (6 Jul 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: The Pensions Authority is categorised as a non-commercial State agency, and is listed on the Register of Public Sector Bodies. The Pensions Authority is not in direct receipt of Exchequer expenditure. As the Pensions Authority is under the aegis of the Department of Social Protection, the Department of Social Protection may be better placed to provide the Deputy with any further detailed...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pension Provisions (27 Jun 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: ...and other Departments on the matter. We are going to commence a consultative process with stakeholders to see if there is a way in which we can streamline the process involved in accessing the pension and dealing with some related issues. I cannot give the Deputy a commitment or guarantee this evening about whether or how this matter can be resolved, as there are some issues that are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pension Provisions (27 Jun 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: The question submitted by Deputy Murnane O’Connor refers to an issue that has a particular relevance for a certain group of prison officers and how they are accessing their pensions. We are aware of the issue and we are examining it. If she gives me the specifics of the cases she described, I will feed them into the process. The Minister, Deputy Harris, has also raised the issue with me.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pension Provisions (27 Jun 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy may be aware, I have overall policy responsibility in respect of public service occupational pension schemes payable to retired public servants. For all new entrants to the public service on or after 6 April 1995 and before 1 January 2013, pension payment comprises three components: a public service occupational pension payable by the public service employer; social...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Sector Staff (27 Jun 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: ...the end of 2021. The public service is a good employer and continues to offer competitive pay and other terms and conditions to attract and retain staff, including flexible working arrangements, pension provision and secure employment. In the case of recruitment policy for which I have policy responsibility, my Department works closely with the Public Appointments Service and other...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (27 Jun 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: ...of 2021 numbers. The public service is a good employer and continues to offer competitive pay and other terms and conditions to attract and retain staff, including flexible working arrangements, pension provision and secure employment. In the case of recruitment policy for which I have policy responsibility, my Department works closely with the Public Appointments Service and other...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (27 Jun 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy may be aware, I have overall policy responsibility in relation to public service occupational pension schemes payable to retired public servants. Since 6 April 1995, not just within the HSE but across the public service, all newly-appointed public servants became fully insured under the Social Insurance System (pay Class A PRSI).A public servant paying Class A PRSI will receive...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (27 Jun 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: Under the rules of An Post Main Superannuation Scheme, pension increases may be granted subject to the authorisation of the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications with the agreement of the Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform. There have been four increases to pensions under the An Post Main Superannuation Scheme since 2008. These are detailed in the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (27 Jun 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: As the deputy may be aware, I have overall policy responsibility in relation to public service occupational pension schemes, including Additional Superannuation Contribution (ASC). The deputy has raised a concern in relation to the difference in ASC rates payable by an individual who is a member of a pre-existing public service pension scheme (pre-2013 scheme) versus an individual who is a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (27 Jun 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: ..., Telecom Éireann, or Coillte on the respective vesting days of these organisations retain the right to appeal to the Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform in the event of a pension-related dispute. In respect of pension benefits, the legislation that established these bodies typically contain provisions that provide for superannuation terms and conditions that are...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (27 Jun 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: ...any of the provision of the relevant Acts continue to be necessary having regard to the purposes of those Acts, the revenues of the State and State commitments in respect of public service pay and pensions. The 2022 annual report was published in June 2022 and can be found on the DPENDPR website. Since publication of the 2022 annual FEMPI report, in line with section 20 of the Public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (27 Jun 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: The rules of the An Post Main Superannuation Scheme provide An Post discretion to grant increases in pensions with the authorisation of the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications and with my concurrence. The Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies and DPER Circular 16/2021 set out the process for requesting Ministerial approval for such increases. The Code...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (22 Jun 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy may be aware, the principle of abatement of a public service pension is longstanding within the rules of various public service pension schemes. Pension abatement is an important aspect of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 (the Single Scheme Act). The Act provides for the abatement of a public service pension where a retired public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (13 Jun 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: ...by the National Shared Services Office which has responsibility for the payment of arrears in this case that. Due to Data Protection the NSSO cannot comment publically on an individual’s personal pension entitlements. However, it can confirm that a full review of allowances has been completed and the planned schedule for making payments is as follows: - Post FEMPI retirees Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Bodies (13 Jun 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: ...statements, but would, for example, include professional advice received in respect of changes to a financial reporting framework PR/ marketing advertising and branding HR and pensions advice in relation to restructuring a pension scheme Business improvement advice received in respect of change management ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (16 May 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: The Additional Superannuation Contribution (ASC) was introduced as part of the Public Service Stability Agreement and became a permanent contribution towards the cost of public service pensions with rates relating specifically to pension scheme membership and benefits arising. ASC was introduced under the Public Service Pay and Pensions Act 2017, with effect from 1 January 2019. ASC only...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Interest Rates (11 May 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: ...extended and enhanced. €500 million in targeted and temporary expenditure measures will provide supports for families with children, low income working families, carers, those on disability payments and pensioners. These measures include:A €200 lump sum to long-term social welfare recipients A €100 per child lump sum child benefit paymentA one-off €100 increase...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (11 May 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: ...323 (2.8%) over the end of 2021 numbers. The public service is a good employer offering competitive terms and conditions to attract and retain staff, including flexible working arrangements, decent pension provision, fair wages that increase over time and secure employment. In the case of recruitment to the civil service, for which I have policy responsibility, the Civil Service 2024...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (11 May 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: ...or not any of the provision of the relevant Acts continue to be necessary having regard to the purposes of those Acts, the revenues of the State and State commitments in respect of public service pay and pensions. The 2022 annual review, a written report of which was laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas on 28 June 2022, recommended the continuation of the unwinding of the FEMPI...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (9 May 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer to the Deputy’s question regarding pension increases in relation to retired civil servants outstanding under the Building Momentum Agreement. I am advised by the NSSO that it is currently working to deliver the pension increases for our pensioners. This task is complex due to the period of retrospection applying and the broad range of categories where arrears are due....