Summary
In order to comply with its obligations under section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, the Department has undertaken an EQIA on proposals which, subject to Ministerial agreement and Executive approval, may be brought forward in a Pensions Bill.
Documents
Consultation description
It is anticipated that the proposed Bill will:
- provide for the introduction of a new single-tier State pension for future pensioners
- include measures to amend the timetable for increasing the State pension age from 66 to 67
- outline the legislative framework for the introduction of a new benefit – Bereavement Support Payment – to replace existing bereavement benefits and
- amend existing private pension legislation.
Ways to respond
Consultation closed — responses are no longer being accepted.