Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 May 2023
246. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery 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]
View answerI 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.
