SCHEDULE 2 N.I. Transitional provisions

PART 1 N.I. General

Meaning of “continuity of service” N.I.

2.—(1) For the purposes of this Schedule, a transition member (T) has continuity of service between pensionable service in the PCSPS(NI) and pensionable service in this scheme (“continuity of service”) unless T has a gap in service exceeding 5 years which—

(a) begins on or before T’s [F1 transition date] ; and

(b) ends on the day on which T becomes an active member of this scheme.

(2) For the purpose of sub-paragraph (1), after the scheme closing date T is not on a gap in service while T is in service which is pensionable under an existing scheme, an existing public body pension scheme, a scheme under section 1 of the Act or a new public body pension scheme.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Sch. 2 para. 2(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2015) by The Public Service (Civil Servants and Others) Pensions (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/181), regs. 1, 2(6)

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 2 para. 2 in operation at 18.12.2014, see reg. 1(2)