46 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Justice whether his attention has been drawn to the anomaly which exists in assessing pension rights for the Garda Síochána in that they are granted a pension of 40 per cent of their pay but that the moneys which they earn for working unsocial hours are excluded from the calculation even though these allowances are liable for income tax and PRSI; whether it is his intention to rectify this anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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46 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Justice whether his attention has been drawn to the anomaly which exists in assessing pension rights for the Garda Síochána in that they are granted a pension of 40 per cent of their pay but that the moneys which they earn for working unsocial hours are excluded from the calculation even though these allowances are liable for income tax and PRSI; whether it is his intention to rectify this anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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1. 2 May 1991

   Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Garda Pensions.

   46 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Justice whether his attention has been drawn to the anomaly which exists in assessing pension rights for the Garda Síochána in that they are granted a pension of 40 per cent of their pay but that the moneys which they earn for working unsocial hours are excluded from the calculation even though these allowances are liable for income tax and PRSI; whether it is his intention to rectify this anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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