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Multitask Attendant
Remuneration The salary scale for the post at (01/02/2026) is: €36,288 - €37,752 - €39,294 - €39,704 - €40,711 - €41,582 - €42,836 - €44,136 - €45,484 Salary Scales are updated periodically and the most up to date versions can be found here: https://healthservice.hse.ie/staff/benefits-services/pay/pay-scales.html New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. As per HR Circular 012/25 Please note that previous experience working in the public service counts only where the individual was employed directly by the relevant Civil Service/Public Body. It does not apply for temporary assignments with those bodies while engaged as an agency worker and employed by a private sector employment agency. Exemptions can be found at the following link. HSE Guidelines on Terms and Conditions of Employment provides additional information. https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/guidelines-on-terms-and-conditions-of-employment/ Principal Duties and Responsibilities Duties appropriate to the Multi Task Attendant may vary depending on the care setting, the context of specific ward/areas, relevant training/knowledge required for the role assigned (Caring, Cleaning, Catering). Multi Task Attendants may be required to move between different wards/departments/relief duties and to work across Caring, Cleaning, Catering roles to support service need. In keeping with HIQA and HACCP standards Multi Task Attendants do not move between defined Caring, Cleaning, Catering roles at the same time/ on the same day/ shift. (Except in exceptional circumstances) The Multi Task Attendant role involves: · Caring -to assist with the delivery of direct and indirect care and activities of daily living for patients/ residents/ service users under the supervision and direction of nursing or other professional staff/designated manager. · Cleaning - Attending to designated housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, waste management duties in the context of the specific service area in line with national and locally devised policies and standards. · Catering - When directed be responsible for the preparation, distribution and serving of food and delivery of catering services to patients/ residents/ service users/central catering facilities, in line with national and locally devised policies and standards. Caring: In the context of patient/ resident/ service user Care and the service setting, the Multi Task Attendant duties under direction include: · Assist and support the direct and indirect care of patients/ residents/ service users to support all activities of daily living. · Carry out assigned and delegated responsibilities - personal care of patients/ residents/ service users, including attending to personal care (bathing/showering, toileting etc), feeding, positioning, mobilisation of patients/ residents/ service users, fitting of equipment etc. · Undertake assigned duties in such a way as to ensure that care delivered is of a high standard · Respect patients/ residents/ service users and their families showing dignity, courtesy and professionalism at all times. · Under direction of a nurse/relevant manager/professional assist patients/ residents/ service users in preparation for their meals, choosing their menu, preparing eating environment and making it as aesthetically pleasant as possible by removing unnecessary items, thus ensuring patient/ resident/ service users dietary needs are met · Assist patients/ residents/ service users to ensure their specific dietary requirements are met, encouraging patients/ residents/ service users to eat and drink, preparing special drinks and snacks · Observe and report any observations, incidents or concerns regarding patient/ resident/ service users to the person in charge · Actively encourage the participation of patients/ residents/ service users in their own care, and promote as much independence as possible. · Transport/escort patients/ residents/ service users within or outside the service area as necessary [1] or required by designated line manager or their delegate · Assist and support end of life care providing a quiet, comfortable, dignified, compassionate caring environment for patients/ residents/ service users and to relatives/loved ones. · Assist with care of the deceased, preparation and transfer to the mortuary as required by line manager. · Assist with the appropriate storage and safe keeping of patient/ resident/ service users belonging in keeping with local policy · Transport medical records, specimens, medical gases, equipment, medicines, stores, etc. within or outside the service when necessary. · Be responsible for the general cleaning and disinfecting of patient/ resident/ service user equipment, wheelchairs, trolleys/beds, chairs or other ward/service equipment in keeping with national and locally agreed policies and standards. · Assist in the disposal of waste according to hospital policy. · Assist with the management of stocks and supplies. · Assist with general portering duties relevant to the specific ward/service setting [2] Cleaning: The Multi Task Attendant when assigned will: · Be responsible for carrying out cleaning/household, laundry, waste management duties appropriate to the relevant area and duties assigned, in keeping with National and locally agreed policies and standards. Catering: The Multi Task Attendant when assigned will: · Be responsible for carrying out catering attendant duties appropriate to the relevant service/area assigned in keeping with National and locally agreed standards and procedures. Quality and Safety: The Multi Task Attendant will: · Support the implementation of a quality standards and improvements initiatives · Work within their own role, adhering to current legislation, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. · Maintain the confidentiality of all information made available to him / her during the course of his / her work · Understand and adhere to all relevant policies ie. Health & Safety, Safety statements, Fire, Food Safety Standards, Infection Control Polices, Hygiene Standards, Waste Management policies, Manual Handling, risk management procedures and statutory obligations. · Maintain a strict code of personal and general hygiene in the work place and present for work wearing the agreed attire and identification in line with existing policies and procedures · Carry assigned bleep/phone for role assigned and be contactable at all times · Report all complaints in line with service policy Health & Safety including maintaining a safe environment: The Multi Task Attendant will: · In accordance with Health and Safety at work policy, observe all rules relating to Health and Safety and Conduct at Work and to use any equipment provided in a safe and responsible manner. · Adhere to local procedures reporting to and leaving duty · Be aware of risks and minimise same where possible. Be aware of fire exists, keep exits free from obstruction, attend mandatory fire training and participate in fire drills. · Conduct his / herself in a manner that ensures the safe care of patients/ residents/ service users · Only undertake any duty related to patient/ resident/ service user for which he/she is trained and advise relevant manager of any training needs. · Attend to spillages when necessary as quickly as possible to prevent accidents · Report any accidents, near misses or incident which may compromise the health and safety of patient/ resident/ service user/ staff/ visitors to the Person in charge and take appropriate action in line with local policies and procedures. · Report any broken or unsafe items, equipment faults that need repair and take them out of circulation as required in keeping with service policy · Report any maintenance issues promptly in keeping with service policy · Move or assist in moving equipment and or furniture as necessary and ensure all equipment is stored safely · Be responsible for appropriate storage and cleaning of patient/ resident/ service user equipment on the ward/service area in keeping with local policy · Assist in keeping service areas clean and tidy. · Assist with waste, laundry ensuring agreed standards for the segregation, storage, transportation of waste and laundry are maintained in line with local and national policies. · Attend to hygiene, disinfecting and cleaning of equipment or environment in keeping with local and national policies and guidelines. Communication and Teamwork: Effective communication is a core skill required by Multi Task Attendant. These skills will be used to provide a caring service to the public in a courteous and effective manner. The Multi Task Attendant will: · Operate in accordance with the values of the HSE. These values include integrity and openness, respect and support, caring and loyalty to the organisation (Dignity at work Policy). · Deal courteously with patients/ residents/ services users, their family, with visitors, other healthcare workers and with anyone whom they come in to contact in the course of their duties. · Communicate effectively with all grades of staff and disciplines contributing to effective team working. Respect culture and diversity within the team. Strive to foster good working relationships within the team including handling conflict. Work effectively and co-operatively with colleagues in all disciplines. Develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships. · Participate in maintaining a physical environment that communicates peace, comfort and caring to patients/ residents/ service users and their families. Education & Training: The Multi Task Attendant will: · Attend induction and mandatory in-service training courses · As directed, participate in the induction of new staff · Participate in team based development, education, training and learning. · Participate in appraisal and the development of a personal development plan in conjunction with his / her line manager. Administrative Duties: The Multi Task Attendant will: · Attend staff meetings and contribute constructively to the smooth running of the relevant service area as required. · As required update records in line with local policy relevant to the role assigned The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder will be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Possess the relevant QQI Further Education and Training (FET) Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills. or (ii) FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support. or (iii) A relevant healthcare qualification. or (iv) Be currently employed as an Attendant, Multi-Task or a comparable role and be willing to undertake a QQI/FET Level 5 programme in Health Service skills or equivalent. And (b) Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character Post specific Requirements Note: Successful candidates for Multi-Task Attendant post will require undertaking training of relevant Health Skills FETAC level 5 qualification (MTA) (if not already in receipt of Fetac Level 5 qualification or equivalent relevant Health Care qualification). Other requirements specific to the post Flexibility regards working hours to meet the demands of the service. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Demonstrates the following : Professional Knowledge Communication & Interpersonal Skills · Demonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner. · Demonstrate ability to communicate with colleagues in a professional and respectful manner, · Demonstrate ability to communicate with patients in a compassionate, respectful and dignified manner. · Possess a competent level of spoken and written English to compile HACCP documents · Demonstrate ability to listen openly, using questions to check understanding/avoid misinterpretation. [1] As per service need and the needs of the patient/ resident/ services user , based on the following 3 considerations; i. Compassionate Care ii. As appropriate to care model & settings. iii. Assist/shared responsibility of all staff involved in patient/ resident/ service user care (Agreed at the HCA Programme Oversight Group) [2] In the absence of dedicated Portering staff , based on the following 3 considerations; i. Compassionate Care ii. As appropriate to care model & settings iii. Assist/shared responsibility of all staff involved in patient/ resident/ service user care (Agreed at the HCA Programme Oversight Group)
Bookkeeper's
Ifac is a top ten professional services firm operating from thirty locations across Ireland. We provide a range of services including accounting, tax planning, specialist business advisory, and investment services to farming, food, and agribusinesses. We are seeking experienced Bookkeepers for the following areas: The Role: This is a part-time position with flexible hours, operating through a self-employed contract, working from home and/or clients’ business premises. The Candidate: The successful candidate will have; · The ability to work independently. · Excellent time-management skills necessary for achieving deadlines. · Excellent communications skills. · Data inputting and bookkeeping experience including VAT. · Ability to manage a bookkeeping service for a portfolio of clients. · Excellent IT skills. · Knowledge of the Agribusiness structure/ operations would be an advantage. What we do: We work with businesses in the farming, food, and agribusiness sector. We bring our foresight, commercial insight, and financial acumen to help our clients build profitable sustainable businesses.
Assistant Arts Officer
General Information: County Leitrim, located in the North West of Ireland, has a growing economy, picturesque landscape, vibrant communities and a strong arts and cultural sector. Leitrim County Council’s vision is to build an economically strong, creative, inclusive county, making Leitrim the best place to live, work, invest and visit. Key to the achievement of our priorities and objectives is a skilled and committed workforce, supported by enabling technologies, efficient work processes and learning and development opportunities. We are committed to the training, support and encouragement of our staff and we offer benefits across family friendly initiatives, personal development and wellbeing of staff. The Arts Office of Leitrim County Council develops and implements policies in relation to various aspects of the arts. It provides information, advice and assistance to a wide range of clients including artists, arts groups, arts festivals, venues, community groups, schools, non-arts organisations working with the arts and other local and national public bodies. It develops and co-ordinates a number of programmes, independently and in association with these partners. It assists communities to become involved in the arts both as participants and audiences, for children and young people to explore and engage with the arts and seeks to create the conditions for a career as a professional artist to be a viable pursuit. The Role: Under the direction and supervision of the Arts Officer, or other appropriate line manager, the position of Part-time Assistant Arts Officer – Children & Young People – in Leitrim County Council will involve working with the arts team, other sections within the local authority, programme partners and the wider community to achieve these aims. While the candidate will be responsible in particular for the development, management and administration of Arts Office strategies, programmes and projects for children and young people, they may also be required to work across different Arts Office programmes and should have a sufficiently broad knowledge, understanding and experience of the broader local arts development environment to be able to contribute to and participate in the implementation of all the work of the Arts Office. The Qualifications 1. Character Each candidate shall be of good character. 2. Health Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Citizenship Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or (e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or (f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. 4. Education, Training, Experience etc. Candidates must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) Hold a primary Degree in a relevant discipline (Youth Arts Development, Visual or Performing Arts, Arts Management etc.) from a recognised awards authority. (b) Have at least three years relevant experience (including practical experience) in the field of arts development that specifically includes leadership roles in strategy and programme development for children and young people’s arts programmes. Notes: • Candidates must submit a copy of the educational qualifications meeting the requirements of 4(a) above with their application. • Applications received without the necessary documentation will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further. • Non-Irish qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. Foreign language qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. Candidates must also hold a current valid and unendorsed driving licence in respect of category B vehicles or equivalent in the EU Model Driving Licence and must advise if this is not the case. A copy of the licence must be submitted with your application. The Ideal Candidate Shall Have: ▪ A thorough knowledge of current arts practice and the organisation of the arts in Ireland, particularly as it applies to children and young people. ▪ The creative and organisational ability to drive the development and delivery of strategies, programmes and projects for children and young people in an arts context. ▪ The ability to prioritise and sustain a complex workload. ▪ Excellent organisational, administrative and ICT/multimedia skills. ▪ Excellent communication, interpersonal and teambuilding skills. ▪ Experience of managing communications, particularly social media. ▪ Experience of working with artists, arts organisations and children/youth/school groups etc. ▪ A thorough knowledge of the regulatory environment pertaining to children and young people. ▪ Experience of documenting and evaluating arts programmes. ▪ Proven track record in financial management. ▪ Flexibility to undertake duties outside of normal working hours as required. Competencies for the Post: Key competencies for the post of Part-Time Assistant Arts Officer include the following and candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of these. Please take particular note of these when completing the application form as any short-listing or interview processes will be based on the information provided by candidates: Delivering Results / Communicating Effectively: • Communicates effectively with diverse stakeholders to contribute to the development of coherent strategies and team plans. • Translates the business or team plan into clear priorities and actions for their area of responsibility. • Ability to develop and deliver programmes and projects and to work to strict deadlines. • Implements high quality service and customer care standards. • Makes decisions in a timely and well informed manner. • Develops and maintains positive, productive and beneficial working relationships. • Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills. Performance Management and Team Work: • Leads and develops project teams to achieve corporate objectives. • Has a strong team ethic of co-operation and mutual support, sharing information and knowledge as appropriate. • Effectively manages performance. • Plans work and allocation of resources effectively. • Ability to work on own initiative as well as an integral part of a team. • Relates well to others and maintains positive, productive and beneficial working relationships. • Addresses conflict or dissatisfaction in a constructive manner. Personal Effectiveness: • Takes initiative and is open to taking on new challenges or responsibilities. • Manages time and workload effectively. • Has strong organisational skills including meeting facilitation and administration. • Has strong resource and project management skills. • Maintains a positive, constructive and enthusiastic attitude to their role. • Understands and implements change and demonstrates flexibility and openness to change. • Is a self-starter, strong on research and maintains resilience in securing buy-in and commitment to overall concepts or projects. Knowledge, Experience and Skills: • Has very good relevant knowledge of current arts practice and the organisation of the arts in Ireland. • Understanding of the structures and environment within which the local authority sector operates and the role of the arts in this context. • Understanding of the role of the Part-Time Assistant Arts Officer – Children & Young People – in this context. • Has understanding, knowledge and experience of strategy and programme delivery of children and young people’s arts. • Has experience of evaluation and preparing reports. • Has knowledge and experience of financial management. • Has knowledge and experience of managing communications. • Has knowledge and experience of operating ICT, multimedia systems, website management and social media management. • Has knowledge and understanding in relation to Child Safeguarding policy, GDPR and statutory obligations of Health and Safety legislation and its application in the workplace. The Principal Terms and Conditions: 1. The Post The position is part-time (50% working arrangement), permanent and pensionable and will be based in Leitrim County Council Offices in Carrick on Shannon, County Leitrim. A panel will be formed from which Part-time Assistant Arts Officer – Children and Young People vacancies arising during the lifetime of the panel (12 months) may be filled. 2. Duties The duties of the office are to give to the local authority and: (a) Such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the Local Government Acts, is Chief Executive; and (b) To any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph, under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such other officers as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate services of an administrative, supervisory and advisory nature as are required for the exercise and performance of any of its powers, duties and functions as may be delegated to him or her by the Chief Executive from time to time and shall include the duty of deputising for other officers of the local authority. This is a co-ordinating position within Leitrim County Council Arts Office, with specific reference to Children and Young People’s Arts Programmes. Reporting to the Arts Officer, the main duties of the Part-Time Assistant Arts Officer – Children & Young People – may include but are not limited to: • Supporting Leitrim County Council in the ongoing development and delivery of arts services provided by the local authority. • Taking an operational lead on the design, development and management of early years, children’s and youth arts initiatives. • Managing and delivering, to a high artistic standard, a range of projects that support engagement in the arts for children and young people and demonstrably increases the levels and quality of engagement in the arts for children and young people throughout the county, within budget and within prescribed timeframes. • Ensuring that diversity and inclusion are embedded in children and youth arts programming. • Ensuring that the voice of the child and young person is heard in policy and programme development. • Monitoring and evaluating programmes to learn from the impact of investment and inform forward planning and decision making. • Working closely with local, regional and national partners including the Arts Council, Creative Ireland, Music Generation/MSLETB, YTI, NYCI, CBI etc. to enhance resources and enrich practice. • Supporting artists to be able to engage in children’s and youth arts, particularly with relevant training and mentoring where appropriate. • Identifying and preparing funding applications and seeking to secure resources to enable the implementation of the Council’s Arts and Creativity Strategies. • Assisting with and contributing to the implementation of the Council’s Arts and Creativity Strategies, including sourcing and providing advice and information, programme design and scheduling, devising contracts, to monitor, assess and evaluate performance against agreed targets and ensuring that the necessary financial and management systems are in place. • Disseminating information and providing clear messaging regarding children and youth arts activities, opportunities and other relevant information across all media, particularly social media platforms. • Representing the Arts Service and Leitrim County Council at internal and public meetings, events and functions as required. • Working with other departments of the Council to complement and support the design and delivery of culture and arts-led programmes and policy initiatives. • Carrying out all duties in compliance with appropriate procedures, including the maintenance of records and information. • Travelling throughout the county as required by the role. • Performing such other appropriate duties in relation to the arts as may from time to time be assigned by the Council. 3. Salary: The salary scale (applicable from 1st February 2026) for the position of Part-Time Assistant Arts Officer (analogous to Staff Officer – Grade V) is within the range: €52,239, €53,799, €55,392, €57,019, €58,657, €60,567 (LSI 1), €62,484 (LSI 2). This is a part-time position on the basis of a working arrangement of 50% of a 5-day week and the salary will be adjusted pro-rata to reflect this working arrangement (i.e. 50% of the relevant scale point). Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with relevant Departmental Circulars. Offers of appointment to persons who are not serving local authority employees will be based on the minimum of this scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government policy. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. 4. Residence: The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which his or her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof and will be required to serve in the Local Authority’s offices or wherever assigned by the Local Authority. Leitrim County Council reserves the right to, at any time, reassign an employee to any department now or in the future. Leitrim County Council reserves the right to, at any time, assign an employee to any premises in use by the Council now or in the future. 5. Probation All contracts will be subject to a probationary period during which the performance of the successful applicant will be regularly evaluated. Where a person is permanently appointed to Leitrim County Council, the following provisions shall apply: (a) There shall be a period after appointment takes effect during which such a person shall hold the position on probation. (b) Such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may, at his/her discretion, extend such period. (c) Such a person shall cease to hold the position at the end of the period of probation unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that the service is satisfactory. (d) There will be ongoing assessments during the probationary period. Employment may be terminated by either party during probation or at the end of the probationary period on one week’s notice. 6. Annual Leave The annual leave entitlement for this post will be 15 days per annum, reflecting the 50% working arrangement on a pro-rata basis to a full-time post. 7. Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for each successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. 8. Working Hours The successful candidate’s normal hours of work will be 17.5 hours per week, reflecting the 50% working arrangement on a pro-rata basis to a full-time post. Flexibility will be required, which will include evening and weekend work. A system of Time in Lieu will be in operation to reflect this. Overtime will not be paid. The Council reserves the right to alter hours of work from time to time. All hours of work will be subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001. 9. Superannuation: All new entrants to pensionable public service employment on or after 1 January 2013 will be members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. All members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme will be required to contribute 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration plus 3% of pensionable remuneration. Pension and retirement lump sums for members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme will be based on career-average pay; pensions will be co-ordinated with the State Pension Contributory Scheme. Persons who are pensionable under the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 and are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration. You will also be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme. Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute at the rate of 5% of pensionable remuneration. You may also be required to pay spouses and children/widows and orphans contributions at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration. 10. Retirement Age The Single Public Service Pension Scheme (“Single Scheme”) commenced with effect from 1st January 2013. The Act introduced new retirement provisions for new entrants to the public service appointed on or after 1st January 2013, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. Retirement age will be in line with the age of eligibility for the State Pension Contributory (SPC). Compulsory retirement age will be 70. There is no mandatory retirement age for “new entrants” to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. Anyone who is “not a new entrant” to the public service, as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, had been subject to a compulsory retirement age of 65 years. The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018 provides for an increase in the compulsory retirement age of most pre-2004 public servants from age 65 to age 70. 11. Pension Abatement If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to, or in receipt of, a pension from the Civil or Public Service, or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s re-employment, that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department, Office or Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.
