Mandatory retirement age increased for gardaí, defence forces and prison services
Government approve decision to increase retirement age in An Garda Síochána from 60 to 62
The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, along with Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin and the Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe. have received Government approval to increase the mandatory retirement age in An Garda Síochána, the Defence Forces and the Irish Prison Service.
The increased mandatory retirement age in the uniformed services will be facilitated by amendments to the relevant pension legislation to be brought forward by Minister Donohoe.
Speaking today, Minister McEntee said this increase in the mandatory retirement age from 60 to 62 "is just one measure I am taking to support An Garda Síochána, as this Government demonstrates its determination to build stronger, safer communities".
The Minister for Public Expenditure will prepare legislation to amend the amendment to the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 and the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 to be included in a suitable legislative vehicle, with the accompanying changes required to sectoral (secondary) legislation to be advanced at the same time.
At present, retirement of members of An Garda Síochána is governed by law, which sets the mandatory retirement age for all members at 60 years of age.