Public Sector

Pension rises on way for 190,000 retired public sector workers

The move, a 6.5% increase, will benefit retired nurses, gardaí, teachers, civil servants and council staff as the cost of living crisis bites

The vast majority of public sector pensioners are expected to qualify for the increase

Around 190,000 retired public sector workers are set to get pension hikes of 6.5 per cent to cope with the cost of living crisis.

The increases will be designed to match pay rises being given to existing public sector workers in the new €1.6 billion public sector pay deal.

The decision will benefit retired nurses, gardaí, teachers, civil servants and council staff as well as other retired public sector workers.

Forsa, the trade union, has ...