1098. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the number of annual pension payments made by his Department that exceed €60,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32007/15]

The Department of Health is a non-delegated Department in respect of the administration of pensions. The superannuation entitlements of staff of my Department are determined, awarded and administered by PeoplePoint under the remit of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.