Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 9 September 2024
241. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport if he has plans to cover DAA employed fire service personnel in terms of the increased retirement age from 60 to 62 for local authority firefighters under the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) (Amendment) Scheme 2024 legislated for by the Oireachtas in July; if not, will he provide the reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34842/24]
Amharc ar fhreagra242. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport his views on a policy concern raised by a person (details supplied) pertaining to the retirement age of airport police fire service personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34868/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 241 and 242 together.
The relevant legislation that pertains to airport police and fire services employed at State airports is the Air Navigation and Transport (Amendment) Act 1998, as amended. Airport police and airport fire service are "authorised officers" under this legislation, and are employees of the relevant airport management company. The terms and conditions of employment of employees at our State Airports is a matter for each individual airport management company.
