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opportunity to be actively engaged in community work within their local
area; Active Citizenship Integration Programme engaging foreign nationals
in direct community work within their own areas showing the benefits of a
caring multicultural society.
Publications: Localise pack; Peace Corps/Localise booklet.
Pensions Board, The
Verschoyle House, 28–30 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 613 1900 Fax: (01) 631 8602
Helpline: 1890 656 565, 9.00am – 5.00pm
Email: info@pensionsboard.ie Web: www.pensionsboard.ie
Statutory organisation with the following main functions: monitoring
and supervising the operation of the Pensions Act and general pension
developments including Personal Retirement Savings Account (PRSA)
products and their providers; issuing guidelines and codes of practice on
the duties of pension scheme trustees and of PRSA providers; advising
the Minister for Social and Family Affairs on the Pensions Act and general
pension matters. Occupational pension schemes (also known as company
pension schemes) and PRSAs must register with the Board and pay an annual
fee to meet the Board’s costs. In carrying out its functions, the Board can
investigate the operation of pension schemes on behalf of concerned pension
scheme members, prosecute for breaches of the Pensions Act and take court
action against trustees to protect scheme members and their rights.
Publications: A range of free information booklets to assist the public in
understanding occupational pension schemes and PRSAs.
Pensions Ombudsman, Office of the
36 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 647 1650 Fax: (01) 676 9577
Email: info@pensionsombudsman.ie Web: www.pensionsombudsman.ie
Investigates and decides on complaints and disputes concerning
occupational pension schemes and Personal Retirement Savings Accounts
(PRSAs). The Ombudsman is independent in the performance of these
functions and acts as an impartial adjudicator.
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