Public Service Superannuation (Amendment) Act 2018

Amendment of section 4 of Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004

1. Section 4 of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 is amended by the addition of the following subsections:

“(4) Nothing in this section shall prevent the appointment, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 , of a person who has attained the age of 55 years but is under the age of 60 years as a new entrant to the Garda Síochána to the rank of Commissioner of the Garda Síochána or of Deputy Garda Commissioner.

(5) Where an appointment of a person mentioned in subsection (4) is made, then—

(a) subsections (1)(b), (2) and (3) shall apply to the person if the appointment is to the rank of Commissioner of the Garda Síochána, and

(b) subsections (1)(b) and (2) shall apply to the person if the appointment is to the rank of Deputy Garda Commissioner.”.