James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform is aware there are some issues concerning the procedures for qualifying for the payment of an occupational supplementary pension. However, reducing the administrative burden is likely to include a technological solution that will require some time to agree and implement. The Department will commence a consultative process with stakeholders to establish if there is a way in which we can streamline the process involved in accessing the pension and dealing with some of those related issues.

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