Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2026
714. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when the agreed increase to Eir pensions will be approved; when it will be paid to members of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11743/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Question Nos 714,722,725,726,739,751,753,754, and 755 together.
Further 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 Eir 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, who recently submitted their report for consideration. Both my approval and the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation are required to give effect to this pension increase. I can confirm my approval was given and the proposal has been forwarded to the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for consideration.
The process to consider pension increase requests in respect of the Eir superannuation scheme and in respect of pension schemes of commercial state bodies is a rigorous, multi-stage process requiring formal NewERA advice and consideration the relevant Ministers. Accordingly, it is not possible to set out a definite timeframe as to when a final decision will be made on the Eir pension increase request.
