Results 161-180 of 463 for pension speaker:Eamon Ryan

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Pensions (14 Sep 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I received a recommendation from my officials on 1 September and granted my consent on 2 September to the payment of an increase of 2% to An Post pensioners with effect from 1 January 2022. The consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for the proposal was subsequently provided on 7 September. An Post has been made aware of this and has communicated with the Group...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (14 Sep 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The CIÉ 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 schemes aimed at...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Pensions (14 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department currently employs one person with an abated public service pension.  The public service pension abatement principles are applied in all cases where persons are re-employed by my Department in accordance with Department of Public Expenditure and Reform guidelines and the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (14 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I wish to inform the Deputy that none of my current Department staff are subject to abatement of a pension as provided for under the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Bodies (5 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Section 20 of the Public Service Pay and Pensions Act 2017 sets out that restoration for public servants with annualised basic salaries above €150,000 would be completed by Ministerial order by 1 July 2022. In accordance with the legislation, an Order under Section 20 of the Act was laid before the Oireachtas on 30 June. The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) recently...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (28 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The CIÉ 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 schemes aimed at...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: ...the eligibility criteria for the scheme for those in receipt of Disability Allowance in line with the existing criteria for the scheme for those in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance. Young children are at particular risk of long-term impacts from living in a cold home. I understand that the Blind Pension is a qualifying payment for the Fuel Allowance, which is a means tested payment....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Pension Provisions (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has sought an update from the National Shared Services Office, who administer pension related queries. The NSSO have advised that the officers information has been sent to the Department of Social Protection for review.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Social Welfare Payments (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: ...affordable for homeowners to undertake home energy upgrades, for warmer, healthier and more comfortable homes, with lower energy bills and lower emissions.Households in receipt of an Invalidity Pension, whose homes meet the eligibility criteria, can apply for support including whole home upgrade grants under the National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme and individual...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (1 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The CIÉ Group has two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme ("RWS") and 1951 superannuation scheme ("1951 Scheme") and issues in relation to CIÉ pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. As the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ Group is actively engaged in introducing changes to the schemes aimed at...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Schemes (25 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: ...person you are caring for. Further information can be found on SEAI's website www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/free-upgrades-for-elig ible-homesThe application process for the Warmer Homes Scheme does not assess the household’s composition. Pensioners in receipt of the relevant Social Protection payments living with adult children are not precluded from applying for the scheme....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Schemes (4 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: ...where you live with the person you are caring for. Further information can be found on SEAIs website www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/free-upgrades-for-elig ible-homes I understand that the Invalidity Pension is a qualifying payment for the Fuel Allowance, which is a means tested payment. Households can contact the Department of Social Protection to check whether they meet the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Statutory Instruments (4 May 2022)

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. That being said, in relation to the Regular Wage Scheme (RWS), CIÉ has prepared and submitted draft Statutory Instruments (SIs) to give effect to the proposed changes as agreed by vote at the Labour Court. These changes have been agreed by the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí agus ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy and Legislation (28 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Deputy Kerrane's question is similar to the question Deputy Harkin asked earlier in terms of carers. It is appropriate in the run up to the budget process for us to look at whether such a carer's pension arrangement could be included. I would support it but I think it has to be part of a wider balancing of the income and receipts measures. We will have to work on a strong partnership...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Statutory Instruments (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: ...measures in place. This has been pretty much completed. It will be signed I expect, unless there is something untoward or unexpected. It will be there. We do need to provide for these pensions and provide the increases that have been agreed. I look forward to signing it and getting it introduced within the next two weeks.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Statutory Instruments (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Deputy for her question and for the opportunity to update the House on the status of the CIÉ regular wages scheme. As many Deputies are aware, the CIÉ Group has two pension schemes, namely the regular wages scheme and the 1951 superannuation scheme and issues relating to these schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees, the CIÉ Group and its employees....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Priorities (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: ... 8,710 254,868 B.5 Other Energy Efficiency programmes  6,065 40,000 B.6 Other Energy programmes (National and International) 1,050 B.10 Single Scheme Pension Payments  to CRU 6 B.11 Electricity Credit  1 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The CIÉ Group has two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme ("RWS") and 1951 superannuation scheme ("1951 Scheme") and issues in relation to CIÉ pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. In relation to the RWS, CIÉ has prepared and submitted draft Statutory Instruments (SIs) to give effect to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The CIÉ Group has two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme ("RWS") and 1951 superannuation scheme ("1951 Scheme") and issues in relation to CIÉ pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. As the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ Group is actively engaged in introducing changes to the schemes aimed at...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Schemes (5 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: ...- an Exchequer investment of €8 billion to 2030 will enable the supply chain to scale up, creating thousands of high quality jobs and delivering on this critical national objective. Households in receipt of an Invalidity Pension, whose homes meet the eligibility criteria, can apply for support including whole home upgrade grants under the National Home Energy...