Gardaí to face the biggest pension levy hike of public sector workers

Public sector workers are set to face three rates of pension contributions, with gardaí being hit with the biggest levy.

With negotiations on public pay due to begin shortly, union representative have conceded that those still on lucrative legacy and accelerated pensions will have to pay more.

Union sources agree that a three-tier system of pension contributions will have to be brought in, with gardaí, judges and government ministers — who are all on fast accrual schemes — to pay the highest rates.