John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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354. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he intends to extend the current retirement age for uniformed personnel such as firefighters in the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51969/25]

Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The retirement age policy in respect of firefighters is the remit of the Minister for Housing Local Government and Heritage. In August 2024, the mandatory retirement age for firefighters was extended to age 62.

The retirement age policy in respect of members of An Garda Síochána and prison officers is the remit of the Minister for Justice, and for members of the Defence Forces, this is the remit of the Minister for Defence. In 2024, the mandatory retirement age for these cohorts was similarly extended to age 62.