‘People are demoralised’ – Government accused of breach of trust by top-ranking gardaí for reneging on pension promises

Sources claim senior career garda were “reassured through back channels” that the Standard Fund Threshold would be significantly increased

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly

The Government has been accused of “a serious breach of trust” by high-ranking garda officers after reneging on pre-budget promises to rectify an anomaly in the pension scheme for senior public servants.

Standard Fund Threshold (SFT) rules on tax-relieved pension benefits disproportionately affect the force’s most senior management.

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