Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 April 2026
642. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he is aware of the delay in the implementation of a reported 2% increase in Eir pensions, which was agreed approximately 12 months ago; whether there are any updates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30055/26]
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 August 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 NewERA on this pension increase proposal on 17 November, who submitted their report on 06 February. Having considered the report, I approved the pension increase on 12 February, after which my officials sought the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure. The Minister for Public Expenditure gave his consent to the pension increase on 23 February, with the Minister for Finance giving his concurrence to the proposed increase on 03 March. Sanction for the pension increase was conveyed to Eir on 04 March.
Administration of the Eircom Superannuation Scheme, including the payment of pension benefits and approved pension increases, is a matter for the Trustees of the Scheme.
