662. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of annual pension payments made by her Department that exceed €60,000; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32009/15]

The Financial Shared Services Centre of my Department makes pension payments to retired members of An Garda Síochána, and to spouses and children in respect of deceased members. This expenditure is reflected in the vote for An Garda Síochána. There are in the region of 38 on-going pension payments made annually which exceed €60,000. This excludes once-off lump sum gratuity payments made to members on retirement.