Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 673: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the pension entitlements of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6W will be reviewed. [22092/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The person in question retired on pension in 2003. He had completed in excess of 40 years pensionable service. On retirement his pension and gratuity were calculated on the basis of 40 years' service, the maximum service reckonable for benefits. Accordingly, he is in receipt of his full superannuation entitlements.

Superannuation contributions are payable in respect of all pensionable service and there is no provision for a refund of contributions because a person's total service exceeds 40 years. Payment of contributions for more than 40 years is a standard feature of public service pension schemes.