Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, I have overall policy responsibility in relation to public service occupational pension schemes payable to retired public servants.

I have previously detailed the practical implications on retired members claiming a supplementary pension in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 246 of 14 December 2023.

Furthermore, with regards to reform of the current system, as previously mentioned in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 246 of 14 December 2023:

“My Department is aware that there are some issues concerning the procedures for qualifying for the payment of an Occupational Supplementary Pension and we are liaising with the DSP and other key stakeholders to review the processes involved and establish if a more efficient and streamlined approach is possible.”

It should be noted that no Interdepartmental Working Group has been established to examine this matter, rather officials are engaging with the relevant stakeholders in order to progress the matter. My Department understands that this is a live issue and appreciate the concerns raised by members of An Garda Síochána and their representative bodies and the matter is under active consideration.