Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 February 2026
51. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of current Government ministers that do not yet have a repayment plan in place to return money owed to the Exchequer from pension overpayments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10078/26]
View answerThe NSSO review of Pension and ASC contributions for current and former ministers, office holders and other civil servants identified issues related to pension over and under deductions.
As standard in these cases, the NSSO and/or the employer works with the individual to resolve the under-deduction on a case by case basis. Where there is an under-deduction of pension contribution, the NSSO applies a standard and consistent practice to all individuals and employees with regard to repayment plans.
Engagement commenced with all current Ministers/Ministers of State impacted on June 10th, 2025. Follow-up communications to those not then in a payment plan were issued on September 16, and again on November 7, and engagement has been ongoing since to address any outstanding queries.
The NSSO has reached agreement with all current Ministers and Ministers of State.
