Seán Sherlock
Ceist:134. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to clarify an issue (details supplied). [27637/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 27 June 2024
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As of 29 March 2024, all Permanent Defence Forces personnel who previously had a mandatory retirement age of less than 60, may remain in service until 60 subject to fulfilling certain existing criteria, for example physical and medical fitness. As announced on 5 March 2024, in tandem with the changes made to the mandatory retirement age, a new fast accrual pensions' policy framework was approved and the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform commenced the preparation of the necessary legislation. This legislation, when enacted, will allow for a further increase in the mandatory retirement age for all Permanent Defence Force ranks to 62.
The Government decision last week marks significant progress in its commitment for a new framework, which will take effect as soon as is practicable after the enactment of the legislation. Until the point at which the legislation is enacted, and the necessary regulations to give effect to the changes in mandatory retirement age are signed, the mandatory retirement age remains at 60. This revised mandatory retirement age of 62 will apply to personnel who previously had a mandatory retirement age of less than 62.
The procedure in relation to extension of service applications for operational and business reasons remains unchanged.