Paragraph 2 Dependent relative’s gratuityI1

Northern Ireland

(1)

This rule applies where a person dies—

(a)

while serving as a F1regular or retained firefighter; or

(b)

while in receipt of a pension other than a deferred pension,

and there is a dependent relative.

(2)

A relative is a person who is, or is a child of, a surviving spouse or civil partner, or a parent, grandparent or child of the deceased, and a dependent relative is any relative who—

(a)

was substantially dependent on the deceased immediately before the death; and

(b)

is not entitled to any award under this Scheme.

(3)

If the Board thinks fit, it may grant a gratuity to a dependent relative; but the aggregate of all gratuities granted under this paragraph in respect of the death shall not exceed the amount of the deceased’s aggregate pension contributions.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in Annex Scheme Pt. 5 rule 2(1)(a) 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)

Commencement

I1: Annex Scheme Pt. 5 rule 2 in operation at 2.4.2007 with effect in accordance with art. 1(1)