IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THOSE IN RECEIPT OF A DEFENCE FORCES PENSION

Confirmation from the Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery and Reform to ICTU Public Services Committee that the Public Service Agreement 2024 to 2026 will be extended to pre-existing public service pension schemes.

The letter states – 

In the circumstances where Public Service Agreement 2024 to 2026 is ratified by the Public Services Committee of ICTU, I can confirm the following in relation to Pension Increase Policy:

The current pensions increase policy, of maintaining parity between the pay of serving staff and pensions that have been awarded under pre-existing public service pension schemes, will be extended for the duration of the new pay agreement.

Yours sincerely,

Colin Menton
Deputy Secretary General
An Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí Sheachadadh PFN agus Athchóirithe
Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery and Reform

Copy of the letter here.

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