Pension Provisions

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Questions (346, 355, 359, 371)

Shane Moynihan

Question:

346. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport when the agreed increase to CIÉ pensions will be paid; whether it will be backdated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29692/26]

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Emer Currie

Question:

355. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the efforts to address the concerns of a group regarding pensions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29969/26]

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Pa Daly

Question:

359. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport whether there are any plans to provide an increase in CIÉ pensions in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30049/26]

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Cian O'Callaghan

Question:

371. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the work his Department is carrying out to progress the agreed pension increases for retired Coras Iompair Éireann workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30198/26]

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Written answers

Minister for Transport

I propose to take Questions Nos. 346, 355, 359 and 371 together.

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. As a commercial semi-state body, Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) are responsible for the provision of pension schemes for their employees.

Following on from the constructive and collaborative approach of the Trade Union Group and CIÉ management in reaching agreement on a pathway forward as of May 2025, my Department, alongside our financial and commercial advisors NewERA, are currently engaging with all relevant stakeholders. This includes CIÉ, the Pensions Authority and the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation on the next steps in progressing the agreement and bringing CIÉ pensions onto a more stable footing for the benefit of active, and retired scheme members, including review of the relevant statutory instruments and the matter of increases to pension payments.

My Department and all relevant stakeholders are endeavouring to achieve the same at the earliest, keeping in line with the appropriate procedures, compliance with all applicable requirements, and necessary approvals as part of the formal process, which is now well underway.