Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 January 2026
620. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will clarify whether he has communicated or sought sanction from the Minister for Public Expenditure; Infrastructure; Public Service Reform and Digitalisation in respect of a pension increase for a group and outcome of that engagement (details supplied). [4215/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraFurther to section 46 of the Postal and Telecommunications Act 1983, as amended, and section 10 of the eircom superannuation scheme rules, my Department last year received a request for a pension increase of 2.1% for Eircom (formerly Telecom Éireann) pensioners, in respect of both pre and post vesting day service, with effect from 01 July 2025.
My officials sought the advice of the New Economy and Recovery Authority (NewERA) on this pension increase proposal, which they are currently reviewing. I will consider NewERA's report and recommendations on the proposal when received, and will make a determination on whether to approve it. The consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitilisation will also be required for the pension increase in the event that I give my approval.
