Paragraph 38 Dependent relative’s gratuityI1

Northern Ireland

(1)

This article applies where a person dies—

(a)

while serving as a regular 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 his 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 article in respect of the death shall not exceed the amount of the deceased’s aggregate pension contributions.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: ANNEX Scheme Pt. E art. 38 in operation at 1.4.2006, see art. 1(2)