Public Sector Pensions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 May 2023

Thursday, 4 May 2023

Questions (113)

Marian Harkin

Question:

113. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what actions are planned to address the gap in pensions for An Post workers employed after 1984, as opposed to those employed pre 1984 who will receive a Public Service Pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20982/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (Deputy Jack Chambers)

Under section 46 of the Postal and Telecommunications Services Act 1983, the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, with the concurrence of the Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, approves any superannuation schemes submitted by An Post. The operation of the schemes is a matter between the management of An Post, staff representatives and the trustees of the schemes.