Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael)
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121. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way in which a person (details supplied) can apply for a waiver of abatement rules under section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 in cases in which their training and experience in a previous public service role is required for their role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28261/18]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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An application for an abatement waiver must come from the individual’s current employer and must be signed by the Secretary General (or equivalent) of the Department/Office. An abatement waiver, if successful, is only granted in exceptional circumstances and for a limited period. An application for an abatement waiver must be addressed to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.  

Appropriate documentation must accompany an abatement waiver application, including the following:

1. The letter signed by the Secretary General (or equivalent) of the Department, Office or Body stating the reasons why a waiver is sought;

2. Information on the competition(s) seeking a suitable appointee;

3. Details of the number of candidates interviewed;

4. The number of candidates on the panel;

5. The length of time for which a waiver is sought;

6. The criteria used for filling the position;

7. A plan of action for filling the position (where the position is permanent) in future without a waiver;

8. The employing Department/Body and contact name/details;

9. The Pension Paying authority and contact name/details; and

10. Any additional information which might support the waiver application.