Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 June 2026
208. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has plans to introduce a mechanism to review CIÉ occupational pensions periodically in line with inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49300/26]
View answer209. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the dates and percentage values of all increases applied to CIÉ occupational pensions over the past 20 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49301/26]
View answer210. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider applying the same principle used to justify periodic State Pension increases, namely protecting pensioner purchasing power against inflation, to CIÉ occupational pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49302/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 208, 209 and 210 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.
Decisions regarding the administration of pension increases are ultimately a matter for the CIÉ Board as informed by actuarial advice and are subject to requirements imposed by statute and scheme rules. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's queries to CIÉ for further information. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
