Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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705. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a person returning to work (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53207/21]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Third level institutes are responsible for the administration of the pension schemes under their remit and will be aware of their responsibility to operate in accordance with the provisions of the relevant pension schemes. I respect the autonomy of the third level institutions and their responsibility to operate in compliance with regulations.

In general, public sector pension schemes provide for early retirement on the grounds of ill health and while I am mindful that there are cases with mitigating factors, I would encourage individuals in such circumstances to engage with the relevant institutions concerned.