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 [F1transition 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
F1Words 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
I1Sch. 2 para. 2 in operation at 18.12.2014, see reg. 1(2)