132. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Taoiseach the number of annual pension payments made by his Department that exceed €60,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32012/15]

My Department has made no annual pension payments in excess of €60,000 in 2015. In general, the payment of pensions to retired staff of the Department of the Taoiseach is a matter for the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.