521. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has received any requests or proposals from the Department of Finance regarding pension terms for senior Garda officers from the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration; if any changes are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60119/25]

Pension terms for members of An Garda Síochána hired prior to 1 January 2013 are governed by An Garda Síochána Superannuation Scheme. Those hired after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme, which was established by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012.

The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration is responsible for the terms of employment of members of An Garda Síochána, which includes membership of the appropriate pension scheme. Furthermore, the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation retains responsibility for policy matters related to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme and the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012.

Accordingly, queries pertaining to the specifics of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme should be directed to the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation. My Department has not received any requests or proposals regarding pension terms for senior Garda officers from the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration.