Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 208: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the retirement age for pilots and cabin crew employed by the State airline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12464/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The retirement age for pilots and cabin crew in Aer Lingus is an operational matter for the company. I understand from the company that the retirement age for pilots is 55 years. However, pilots can continue in service up to age 60 with company consent. The pension scheme also permits early retirement between age 45 to 55 with company consent.

Cabin crew are members of the Irish airlines — general employees — superannuation scheme and the rules of that scheme dictate that members retire on the anniversary of joining after their 65th birthday. The scheme also provides for early retirement from age 55 with company consent.