Retiring Public Sector Whinger

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Ahern and Cowen's pensions to drop by over €4,000 a year - The Budget, National News - Independent.ie

[uriah]

They have been cut already in the 2010 budget by up to 12% for those who had already retired....

And those who have retired continue to pay the 'pension levy'
A 'pension levy' paid from one's pension.

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Since the start of the year, the plum pensions have been subject to a rising scale of cuts:

- 0pc on the first €12,000.

- 6pc on the next €12,000 up to €24,000.

- 9pc on the next €36,000 up to €60,000.

- 12pc on the rest above €60,000.

And the new cut will mean a cut of 20pc on any amount above €100,000

This is clearly UNTRUE.

[Pabilito]

There was another PS pensioner on WhineLine who was refusing to pay the 100 euro property charge
Why is it that the primary opposition to cuts are those who get money for nothing?

Because they have become accustomed to their “entitlements”

[gatsbygirl20]

Pittance, the top guys/gals need to be targeted again.

Cowen
McCarthy
Hurley
Neary
Bertie
The Cough
Alan Dukes
John Bruton
Sutherland

etc.........

Maximum PS pension €40,000

Bearing in mind the PS pension timebomb according to Colm McCarthy is €120 billion.

No doubt they will be cut again (Retirees do not come under Croke Park)

But how can up to 12% of a cut be a "pittance", while the less than 1% taken from private pensions is decribed as a "raid" and a "grab".

We need to be consistent and accurate. It is not a "pittance"...Whether it is justified is another story...

[gatsbygirl20]

And those who have retired continue to pay the 'pension levy'
A 'pension levy' paid from one's pension.

And the tax, and the USC.....

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Cut 12% Keep 88%
12% is a pittance at their pension levels.

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And the tax, and the USC.....

Are you trying to justify PS pensions in excess of €100,000 ?

[Pabilito]

They have been cut already in the 2010 budget by up to 12% for those who had already retired....

Good news.. maybe my son who scored the highest leaving cert points in the county will get to go to university!.

[pedagogus]

So why are these opportunists eagerly grabbing the generous scheme??

The majority of those retiring, such as Pat Wallace (381/2 years ) are near normal retirement. The only advantage now is that they will get their lump-sum at the pre-cut rate.That is not necessarily a huge difference. e.g. I also happen to have 381/2 years of service. If I retired now I would gain about 2000 euros.You will generally find that motives other than financial are also important though most don't discuss them publicly.