Public Sector Staff Retirements

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 February 2018

Wednesday, 28 February 2018

Ceisteanna (98)

Tom Neville

Ceist:

98. Deputy Tom Neville asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a contract of employment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be extended beyond their 66th birthday; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10339/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The employee is a member of the Non Contributory Pension Scheme for Non Established State Employees which provides that the employee may continue working up to age 66. Under the Scheme, retirement is compulsory at age 66.