Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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Question 186: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of pensions in excess of €100,000 per annum being paid to the Department of An Taoiseach; and the total cost to the State of pensions in excess of €100,000 paid to former staff of the Department of An Taoiseach. [23885/11]

Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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According to data supplied by the Paymaster General's Office, there are three retirees from the Department of the Taoiseach who are in receipt of pensions in excess of €100,000 per annum. I am advised that the total amount paid in respect of pensions above €100,000 per annum, dating from 2006 when the first pension exceeded €100,000 for these retirees, is €1,393,900.

The three individuals retired under the terms of their appointment as Secretaries General. However, I should point out that, before the end of this month, I will introduce the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme) and Remuneration Bill 2011. This will propose a career averaged rather than final salary pension for Single Scheme members. In addition, the Bill provides that abatement will apply for a Civil or Public Service pensioner who takes up a Public Service position.