The Public Service Pensions (Exercise of Powers, Compensation and Information) Directions (Northern Ireland) 2023

The Act provides a remedy for members of public service pension schemes who were affected by discrimination that arose when reforms were introduced in 2015.  The Directions specify how powers under the Act are to be used by public service pension schemes in Northern Ireland in their scheme regulations.  The Directions are needed to allow scheme responsible Departments to proceed to consult stakeholders ahead of making scheme regulations by 1 October 2023 to remedy the discrimination in each public service pension scheme.

A consolidated version of The Public Service Pensions (Exercise of Powers Compensation and Information) Directions (Northern Ireland) 2023 is available below and this incorporates Amending Directions made on 9 May 2024 and 22 May 2025. 

Documents

• The Public Service Pensions (Exercise of Powers, Compensation and Information) Directions (Northern Ireland) 2023Adobe PDF (349.35 KB)
• GA Consultation Response Letter - The Public Service Pensions (Exercise of Powers, Compensation and Information) Directions (Northern Ireland) 2023Adobe PDF (502.19 KB)
• Consolidated Version - The Public Service Pensions (Exercise of Powers Compensation and Information) Directions (NI) 2023Adobe PDF (376.49 KB)