Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2023
429. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update regarding legislation to abolish mandatory retirement ages, given the recommendations of the report of the Pensions Commission which propose that the Government addresses current legislation governing mandatory retirement ages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10967/23]
View answerI announced a series of landmark reforms to the State Pension system on 20th September 2022. The measures, which were approved by Government, are in response to the recommendations from the Commission on Pensions. The set of measures represent the biggest ever structural reform of the Irish State Pension system.
One of the measures announced is that the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment will introduce measures that allow, but do not compel, an employee to stay in employment until the State Pension age. Officials in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment are working on these measures.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
