Written answers

Tuesday, 7 July 2009

Department of Education and Science

School Staffing

12:00 pm

Photo of Brian HayesBrian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 588: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary teachers who retired compulsorily each year during the years 2000 to 2009 inclusive. [27486/09]

Photo of Brian HayesBrian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 589: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary teachers over the age of 60 who retired voluntarily each year during the years 2000 to 2009, inclusive. [27487/09]

Photo of Brian HayesBrian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 590: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary teachers between the age of 55 and 60 who retired voluntarily each year during the years 2000 to 2009, inclusive. [27488/09]

Photo of Brian HayesBrian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 591: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary teachers who retired on a disability pension each year during the years 2000 to 2009, inclusive. [27489/09]

Photo of Brian HayesBrian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 592: To ask the Minister for Education and Science he number of primary teachers who retired with preserved pension benefits each year during the years 2000 to 2009, inclusive. [27490/09]

Photo of Brian HayesBrian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 593: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary teachers who took early retirement under strand one of the early retirement scheme each year during the years 2000 to 2008, inclusive. [27491/09]

Photo of Brian HayesBrian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 594: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary teachers who took early retirement under strand two of the early retirement scheme each year during the years 2000 to 2008, inclusive. [27492/09]

Photo of Brian HayesBrian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 595: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary teachers who took early retirement under strand three of the early retirement scheme each year during the years 2000 to 2008, inclusive. [27493/09]

Photo of Brian HayesBrian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 596: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary teachers who took cost neutral early retirement each year during the years 2005 to 2009, inclusive. [27494/09]

Photo of Brian HayesBrian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 597: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of second level teachers who retired compulsorily each year during the years 2000 to 2009, inclusive. [27495/09]

Photo of Brian HayesBrian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 598: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of second level teachers over the age of 60 who retired voluntarily each year during the years 2000 to 2009, inclusive. [27496/09]

Photo of Brian HayesBrian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 599: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of second level teachers between the age of 55 and 60 who retired voluntarily each year during the years 2000 to 2009, inclusive. [27497/09]

Photo of Brian HayesBrian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 600: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of second level teachers who retired on a disability pension each year during the years 2000 to 2009, inclusive. [27498/09]

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Question 601: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of second level teachers who retired with preserved pension benefits each year during the years 2000 to 2009, inclusive. [27499/09]

Photo of Brian HayesBrian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 602: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of second level teachers who took early retirement under strand one of the early retirement scheme each year during the years 2000 to 2008, inclusive. [27500/09]

Photo of Brian HayesBrian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 603: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of second level teachers who took early retirement under strand two of the early retirement scheme each year during the years 2000 to 2008, inclusive. [27501/09]

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Question 604: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of second level teachers who took early retirement under strand three of the early retirement scheme each year during the years 2000 to 2008, inclusive. [27502/09]

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Question 605: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of second level teachers who took cost neutral early retirement each year during the years 2005 to 2009, inclusive. [27503/09]

Photo of Batt O'KeeffeBatt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 588 to 605, inclusive, together.

The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the Tabular Statement. The figures for post-primary teachers do not include VEC teachers where the retirements and pension benefit awards are made by the relevant VEC. The bulk of teachers retirements occur at the end of August each year. The figures for 2009 contained in the Tabular Statement relate to retirements up to 30 June 2009 only and are therefore not reflective of the likely out-turn for the year as a whole.

TABLE 1
National School Teachers' Pension Awards 2000 – 2008 and for 2009 up to 30/6/2009.
Year2000200120022003200420052006200720082009
RETIREMENT CATEGORYto 30 June
Compulsory797882779985706675-
Voluntary Age 60 and over21513021711733021120024422037
Voluntary Age 55 but under Age 6096751137521218520219623023
Disability83777166495559433514
Cost-Neutral E.R.----------11221522-
Early Retirement Strand 1151011232545274233-
Early Retirement Strand 2.1417961315121313-
Early Retirement Strand 3.5222381151-
Preserved**31272331353134256524
Total53841652839776664663764969498
Notes
1. The statistical information is recorded on a calendar year basis.
2. Preserved Pensions are awarded to teachers at age 60, who left teaching before reaching pension age. Example, a teacher who resigns at age 48 with 25 years pensionable service is not immediately eligible for pension but can apply for a pension on reaching age 60. In the case of "new entrants" as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 preserved pensions are awarded at age 65.
3. The figures for 2009 relate to retirement awards made to 30 June 2009 whereas the bulk of retirements occur annually at the end of August.
4. 2005 was the first year in which retirements under Cost Neutral Early Retirement took place.
5. The Early Retirement (3-Strands) Scheme does not apply in 2009 following its suspension announced in October 2008.
TABLE 2
Secondary , Community & Comprehensive Teachers Pension Awards 2000 – 2008 and for 2009 up to 30 June.
Year2000200120022003200420052006200720082009
RETIREMENT CATEGORYto 30 June
Compulsory5468596476836663621
Voluntary Age 60 & Over88971079315715917522220530
Voluntary Age 55 but under Age 602727212446928912913813
Disability70616156545343503822
Cost-Neutral E.R.----------51418120
Early Retirement Strand 1443228283437454854-
Early Retirement Strand 2.191826234032373730-
Early Retirement Strand 3.373760593772528331-
Preserved34312937445138324720
Total37337139138448858455968261786
Notes
1. The statistical information is recorded on a calendar year basis.
2. Preserved Pensions are awarded to teachers at age 60, who left teaching before reaching pension age. Example, a teacher who resigns at age 48 with 25 years pensionable service is not immediately eligible for pension but can apply for a pension on reaching age 60. Note that in the case of "new entrants" as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 preserved pensions are awarded at age 65.
3. The figures for 2009 relate to retirement awards made to 30 June 2009 whereas the bulk of retirements occur annually at the end of August.
4. 2005 was the first year in which retirements under Cost Neutral Early Retirement took place.
5. The Early Retirement (3-Strands) Scheme does not apply in 2009 following its suspension announced in October 2008.

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