Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

Information on the pension entitlements of any individual is of a personal nature and details of an individual’s pension entitlements are not provided.

Pension entitlements for Officeholders (including the position of Taoiseach) and TDs are set out in various pieces of legislation. These entitlements depend on a range of factors including which scheme an individual is a member of. The value attaching to these terms will vary case by case depending on the specific circumstances applying at retirement e.g. length of service.

Some of the key legislation which sets out the terms of pension benefits for Officeholders and TDs are:

• The Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices Act 1938 (as amended).
• Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004.
• Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012.
• The Houses of Oireachtas (Members) Pension Scheme is set out in numerous Acts and Statutory Instruments.

A minimum of two years’ service is required before any pension entitlements are due.

A former Officeholder can only qualify for pension if they are no longer a member of the Dáil, Seanad, or European Parliament, and are at the required age to receive a pension.