Paragraph 1 Injury awardsI1

Northern Ireland

(1)

This rule applies to a F1... firefighter who has retired and is permanently disabled if the infirmity was occasioned by a qualifying injury.

(2)

The firefighter is entitled—

(a)

to a gratuity; and

(b)

subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), to an injury pension,

both calculated in accordance with Schedule 1.

(3)

Payment of an injury pension is subject to paragraph 4 of Part 1 of Schedule 1.

(4)

Where the firefighter retired before becoming permanently disabled, no payment in respect of an injury pension shall be made for the period before he became permanently disabled.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Word in Annex Scheme Pt. 2 rule 1(1) omitted (4.7.2008 with effect from 6.4.2006) by virtue of The Firefighters’ Compensation Scheme (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2008 (S.R. 2008/238), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 2(a) (with arts. 3, 4)

Commencement

I1: Annex Scheme Pt. 2 rule 1 in operation at 2.4.2007 with effect in accordance with art. 1(1)