Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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Question 320: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason retirement lump sums received by gardaí retired before 40 years of service are deducted in a lump sum for the remaining part of the 40 year period rather than on an ongoing monthly basis. [39839/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Outstanding contributions to the Garda Síochána and Garda Spouses' and Children's Superannuation Schemes are taken from the retirement gratuity in accordance with normal procedures applicable to Public Service Superannuation Schemes. This procedure ensures that the appropriate pension entitlements can be paid in full on retirement and there are no plans to change the procedure.