Paragraph 3 Awards on death of servicemenI1

Northern Ireland

(1)

This rule applies in the case of a serviceman who—

(a)

dies during his forces period; or

(b)

was permanently disabled at the end of his forces period, has not since been a regular firefighter, and dies either from the effects of an injury that occasioned his incapacity for the performance of duty or while in receipt of a pension.

(2)

If the serviceman dies from the effects of an injury received during his forces period or a qualifying injury the Board may—

(a)

pay the surviving spouse or civil partner, instead of a gratuity under article 29(2)(b) of F1the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme, a pension of the appropriate amount; and

(b)

subject to paragraph (4), increase any such pension and any pension or child’s allowance payable under article 25 or 33 or the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme.

(3)

The appropriate amount mentioned in paragraph (2)(a) is £379.78 increased as described in article 44(7) and (8) of F2the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme (flat-rate awards).

(4)

Paragraphs 2 and 3 of Schedule 6 have effect for limiting increases under paragraph (2)(b).

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in Annex Scheme Pt. 7 rule 3(2) substituted (4.7.2008 with effect from 6.4.2006) by The Firefighters’ Compensation Scheme (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2008 (S.R. 2008/238), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 7(c)(i) (with arts. 3, 4)
F2: Words in Annex Scheme Pt. 7 rule 3(3) substituted (4.7.2008 with effect from 6.4.2006) by The Firefighters’ Compensation Scheme (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2008 (S.R. 2008/238), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 7(c)(ii) (with arts. 3, 4)

Commencement

I1: Annex Scheme Pt. 7 rule 3 in operation at 2.4.2007 with effect in accordance with art. 1(1)