Marian Harkin TD asked the Minister for Transport: Pension Provisions

Marian Harkin, the Sligo‑Leitrim TD and Minister of State, raised a question in the Oireachtas on 27 May 2026 concerning the pension increase for CIÉ pensioners. She asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the status of the payment and to give a clear timeline for when the increase would be disbursed. Harkin also requested that the Minister confirm whether he would make a statement on the matter in the near future. The question was tabled in the national legislature and reflects the concerns of CIÉ pensioners across the country. The TD’s inquiry highlights the need for timely communication from the Department of Transport regarding pension matters that affect former employees of the national transport company. For the full transcript of the question and the Minister’s response, see the Oireachtas record of the debate.

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