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 Dáil on 27 May 2026 concerning the payment of a pension increase for CIÉ pensioners. In her query she asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the status of the increase and to give a clear timeline for when the payments would be made. She 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 Oireachtas as part of the regular parliamentary questioning process. Harkin’s focus on the CIÉ pensioners reflects the broader concern among former public‑service employees about the timely receipt of statutory benefits. The pension increase in question was announced earlier in the year, but no definitive schedule had yet been communicated to the pensioners or to the public.

In her remarks, Harkin highlighted the importance of transparency and accountability from the Department of Transport. She urged the Minister to outline the steps that have been taken to process the pension increase and to explain any delays that may have arisen. The TD also asked for confirmation that the Minister would address the issue publicly, either in the Dáil or through a formal statement, to reassure pensioners that their concerns were being taken seriously.

The question was answered by the Minister for Transport, who indicated that the Department was working on finalising the payment schedule. He said that a detailed timeline would be released shortly and that a statement would be issued to explain the process and any outstanding issues. Harkin welcomed the response and reiterated the need for prompt action to ensure that pensioners receive the increase without further delay.

For full details, see the Oireachtas record of the question.

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