434. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of annual pension payments made by his Department that exceed €60,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32010/15]

There were 312 pensions in payment in respect of former civil servants with an annual value in excess of €60,000 as of the most recent superannuation Vote payroll date (10 September). This represents 1.4% of the 21,605 pensioners on the payroll.