Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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I refer to the Deputy’s question regarding pension increases in relation to retired civil servants outstanding under the Building Momentum Agreement. I am advised by the NSSO that it is currently working to deliver the pension increases for our pensioners.

This task is complex due to the period of retrospection applying and the broad range of categories where arrears are due. Certain elements of the work process have been completed. However, prior to making any payments the NSSO is carrying out a comprehensive validation of the arrears values to ensure that the arrears paid to individuals are correct. Unfortunately, this means that the timeline for making these payments will be beyond end of quarter one, 2023. While it is not feasible to provide specific dates at this point, we can assure you that every effort is being made to process these payments as soon as possible.

Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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246. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when payments will be made to retired OPW workers in relation to backpay due to them, given that this money has already been paid to current OPW workers, but some retirees are awaiting payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21379/23]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the NSSO that it is currently awaiting OPW pay scales reflecting 1 March 2023 increases under Building Momentum directly from OPW. On receipt of these, the scales will be uploaded and increases will be applied to relevant pensions in accordance with the scales. In regard to pensions on off-points of scale, a project is currently being undertaken to review these for increases including moving them to actual points of scale where appropriate. It is expected that increases together with arrears will be paid to the pensioners concerned over the coming weeks where possible.