Paragraph 1 Adult dependent relative’s special pensionI1

Northern Ireland

(1)

This rule applies where a person who is or has been a F1regular or retained firefighter dies from the effects—

(a)

of a qualifying injury; or

(b)

of infirmity of mind or body occasioned by a qualifying injury,

and there is an adult dependent relative.

(2)

An adult dependent relative is—

(a)

a parent of the deceased; or

(b)

a brother or sister of the deceased who had attained the age of 19 before the death; or

(c)

a child of the deceased who has, whether before or after the death, attained the age of 19,

who was substantially dependent on the deceased immediately before the death.

(3)

If the Board, having regard to all the circumstances of the case, so determines, it may grant a special pension to an adult dependent relative.

(4)

A special pension under this rule—

(a)

shall be calculated in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 4; and

(b)

is payable for such period or periods as the Board may, from time to time, determine.

Annotations

F1: Words in Annex Scheme Pt. 5 rule 1(1) substituted (1.4.2015 with effect from 1.4.2006) by The Firefighters’ Compensation Scheme (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/7), art. 1(2)(3), Sch. 1 para. 5 (with art. 3)

I1: Annex Scheme Pt. 5 rule 1 in operation at 2.4.2007 with effect in accordance with art. 1(1)