Dáil Éireann - Volume 39 - 24 June, 1931

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Mental Hospital Ex-Official's Pension.

Mr. Fogarty Mr. Fogarty

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Mr. Fogarty asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if he is aware that Mr. P. Smith (deputy charge attendant), who had [801] 17½ years' service in the Mental Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, resigned his post at the request of the Mental Hospital Committee; that his resignation followed an examination made by the Resident Medical Superintendent, who found him medically unfit to carry on his duties; whether the Minister has refused to sanction the addition of ten years to his services for pension purposes; and, if so, if he will state the reasons.

Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney (for the Minister for Local Government and Public Health) Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney (for the Minister for Local Government and Public Health)

Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney (for the Minister for Local Government and Public Health): The facts are as stated by the Deputy. The addition of years for the purpose of calculating superannuation allowance is governed by Section 2 (3) of the Asylum Officers' Superannuation Act, 1909. The conditions set out in that section did not exist in this case.

Mr. Fogarty Mr. Fogarty

Mr. Fogarty: Is the Minister aware that in the case of Mr. Madden ten years were added?

Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney

Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney: I would suggest to the Deputy that if he wishes information upon that case, he should put down a question with reference to it.

Dáil Éireann 39 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Mental Hospital Ex-Official's Pension.

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