Pensions of retired judges to be cut by about 5% under pay agreement

Retired judges are due to be hit by the planned pay and pension cuts under the renewed Croke Park agreement on public sector pay.

While newly appointed judges already face less favourable conditions than in the past, those who have retired from the Bench will also be affected by the cuts under Croke Park II.

Under the agreement, retired public service staff who receive pensions in excess of €32,500 are to face further cuts.