An information note said lump sum payments were made where a person had at least six months of continuous service in the Dáil or Seanad. “If the above conditions are satisfied, a termination lump sum equivalent to two months of salary, including salary allowances held over the period of continuous service, will be payable. About €7.45 million was also paid to staff members of former TDs and senators after last year’s elections. This included severance payments of €6.189 million shared among 187 people – an average of around €33,000. “Where [an exit payment] has been repaid, any future [payment] or pension lump sum will be based on all service in the scheme.”

Source: The Irish Times February 08, 2026 16:50 UTC