SCHEDULE 3

Transitional provisions
Regulation 224
PART 1

Interpretation

Interpretation
1
In this Schedule—
- “the Superannuation Regulations” means the Teachers' Superannuation (Northern Ireland) Regulations 1998 ;
- “exception” means an exception to section 18(1) of the Act;
- “existing scheme rules” means the provisions of the existing scheme, an existing club scheme or an existing public service scheme;
- “
final salary benefits
” means the benefits accrued in a final salary scheme in respect of which the pension entitlement payable to or in respect of a person’s pensionable service is or may be determined by reference to the person’s final salary;
- “full protection member”, in relation to the existing scheme, has the meaning given in Part 2;
- “protected member”, in relation to the existing scheme, means a full protection member or tapered protection member of that scheme;
- “protection period”—
  1. for a full protection member of the existing scheme, has the meaning given in Part 2;
  2. for a tapered protection member of the existing scheme, has the meaning given in Part 3;
- “public service scheme” means a scheme under section 1 of the Act;
- “scheme closing date” means 31st March 2015;
- “tapered protection member”, in relation to the existing scheme, has the meaning given in Part 3;
- “tapered protection closing date” has the meaning given in paragraph 4;
- “transition date” means—
  1. for a tapered protection member of the existing scheme, the day after the tapered protection closing date; or
  2. for a full protection member of the existing scheme to whom a retirement pension has become payable under the existing scheme, means the day in which that member becomes an active member of this scheme;
  3. for a full protection member of the existing scheme other than a full protection member described in sub-paragraph (aa), means 1st April 2022;
  4. for a transition member ... who is not a protected member of the existing scheme, the day after the scheme closing date.

Active membership of the existing scheme
2
1
For the purpose of Parts 2, 3 and 4 of this Schedule, a person (P) is an active member of the existing scheme on a given date if on that date—
a
P is in pensionable service under the existing scheme;
b
P is on a gap in service not exceeding 5 years; or
c
P is in receipt of an ill-health pension in respect of the existing scheme.

Gap in service after scheme closing date
3
1
Sub-paragraph (2) applies—
a
after the scheme closing date; and
b
in relation to a member of the existing scheme.
2
A member (P) is not on a gap in service while P is in pensionable service under an existing scheme.

Meaning of “tapered protection closing date”
4
1
The closing date for a tapered protection member of the existing scheme (“tapered protection closing date”) is a date between 31st May 2015 and 31st January 2022 (both dates inclusive) determined by the Department by reference to a table published for that purpose.
2
The tapered protection closing date must fall on the last day of a month.

Continuity of service
5
1
This paragraph applies in relation to a transition member (P) who was a member of the existing scheme or an existing public service scheme before becoming an active member of this scheme.
2
For the purpose of this Schedule, P has continuity of service unless P has a gap in service exceeding 5 years which—
a
begins on or before the closing date; and
b
ends on the day on which P becomes an active member of this scheme.
3
In this paragraph, “closing date” means—
za
if P is a full protection member of the existing scheme, 31st March 2022;
a
if P is a tapered protection member of the existing scheme, P's tapered protection closing date; or
b
otherwise, the scheme closing date.
PART 2

Exceptions for full protection members

Meaning of “full protection member”
6
1
A person (P) to whom paragraph 7 or 8 applies is a full protection member of the existing scheme.
2
P ceases to be a full protection member of the existing scheme on whichever of the following days occurs first—
a
the day on which P ceases to be in pensionable service under the existing scheme; or
b
31st March 2022.

Active members of the existing scheme
7
This paragraph applies if—
a
P was an active member of the existing scheme, as defined in Part 1, on the scheme closing date and on 31st March 2012;
b
a pension, other than a phased retirement pension, has not become payable to P on or after 1st April 2012; and
c
unless P dies, P would reach normal pension age under that scheme on or before 1st April 2022.

Active members of an existing public service scheme
8
This paragraph applies if—
a
P was an active member of an existing public service scheme on the scheme closing date and on 31st March 2012;
b
P enters eligible employment not more than 5 years after leaving pensionable service under the existing public service scheme;
c
a pension in respect of all of P's service in the existing public service scheme has not become payable on or after 1st April 2012; and
d
unless P dies, P would reach normal pension age under the existing scheme and the existing public service scheme on or before 1st April 2022.

Exception for full protection member during protection period
9
1
This paragraph applies to a person (P) if P is a full protection member of the existing scheme by virtue of the application of either paragraph 7 or 8.
2
The protection period for P is the period which—
a
begins on the day after the scheme closing date; and
b
ends when P ceases to be a full protection member of that scheme.
3
During the protection period—
a
P's pensionable service is pensionable service under the existing scheme; and
b
Section 18(1) of the Act does not apply in respect of that pensionable period.

Full protection member not eligible to join this scheme
10
While a person (P) is a full protection member of the existing scheme, P is not eligible to be an active member of this scheme.
PART 3

Exceptions for tapered protection members

Meaning of “tapered protection member”
11
1
A person (P) to whom paragraph 12 or 13 applies is a tapered protection member of the existing scheme.
2
P ceases to be a tapered protection member of the existing scheme on whichever of the following days occurs first—
a
P's tapered protection closing date; or
b
the day on which P ceases to be in pensionable service under the existing scheme.

Active members of the existing scheme
12
This paragraph applies if—
a
P was an active member of the existing scheme, as defined in Part 1, on the scheme closing date and on 31st March 2012;
b
a pension, other than a phased retirement pension, has not become payable to P on or after 1st April 2012; and
c
unless P dies, P would reach normal pension age under that scheme between 2nd April 2022 and 30th September 2025 (both dates inclusive).

Active members of an existing public service scheme
13
This paragraph applies if
a
P was an active member of an existing public service scheme on the scheme closing date and on 31st March 2012;
b
P enters eligible employment not more than 5 years after leaving pensionable service under the existing public service scheme;
c
a pension in respect of all of P's service in the existing public service scheme has not become payable on or after 1st April 2012; and
d
unless P dies, P would reach normal pension age under—
i
the existing scheme between 2nd April 2022 and 30th September 2025 (both dates inclusive); and
ii
the existing public service scheme on or before 30th September 2025.

Exception for tapered protection members during protection period
14
1
This paragraph applies to a person (P) if P is a tapered protection member of the existing scheme by virtue of the application of either paragraph 12 or 13.
2
The protection period for P is the period which—
a
begins on the day after the scheme closing date; and
b
ends when P ceases to be a tapered protection member.
3
During the protection period—
a
P's pensionable service is pensionable service under the existing scheme;
b
section 18(1) of the Act does not apply in respect of that pensionable service; and
c
benefits are to be provided under the existing scheme to or in respect of P in relation to that pensionable service.

Tapered protection member not eligible to join this scheme
15
While a person (P) is a tapered protection member of the existing scheme, P is not eligible to be an active member of this scheme.
PART 4

Transition members becoming active members of this scheme

Meaning of “transition member”
16
A person (P) to whom paragraph 17 applies is a transition member.

Active members of the existing scheme
17
This paragraph applies to a person (P) if—
a
P is a member of the existing scheme by virtue of their pensionable service under that scheme before the transition date;
b
P is a member of this scheme by virtue of their pensionable service under this scheme on or after the transition date.

Transition members with continuity of service
18
A transition member (P) who has continuity of service becomes an active member of this scheme—
a
if P is in pensionable service on the transition date, on that date; or
b
on re-entering pensionable service after the transition date.

Transition members without continuity of service
19
A transition member (P) who does not have continuity of service becomes an active member of this scheme when P re-enters pensionable service on or after the transition date.
PART 5

Receipt of club transfer values for transition members

Application of Part
20
1
This Part applies to a member who applies under these Regulations for a club transfer value to be accepted from an existing club scheme (“the sending scheme”).
2
This Part does not apply if—
a
the person (P) has reached 75;
b
retirement benefits have become payable to P under this scheme or under the sending scheme; or
c
the sending scheme was a money purchase arrangement to which P's previous employer made no contribution.

Member with full protection
21
1
This paragraph applies if a full protection member of the existing scheme applies to the Department for a club transfer value to be accepted.
2
On receipt of the application, the Department must accept payment of the club transfer value if it is offered.
3
The club transfer value must be paid into the existing scheme.

Member with tapered protection or no protection
22
1
This paragraph applies if a tapered protection member or a transition member who is not a protected member applies to the Department for a club transfer value to be accepted.
2
On receipt of the application, the Department must accept payment of the club transfer value if it is offered.
3
Payment of the club transfer value must be accepted into—
a
the existing scheme so far as the payment relates to—
i
benefits accrued in respect of pensionable service before the transition date, or
ii
final salary benefits whenever accrued;
b
this scheme so far as the payment relates to benefits, other than final salary benefits, accrued in respect of pensionable service on or after the transition date.
PART 6

Bulk transfer payments for transition members

Application of Part
23
This Part applies in relation to all persons who—
a
were active members of the existing scheme in relation to an employment before that employment was transferred; and
b
while subject to that transfer, were active members of an occupational pension scheme.

Accepting a bulk transfer payment
24
1
This paragraph applies if another occupational pension scheme (“the sending scheme”) offers to make a bulk transfer payment in respect of all persons to whom this Part applies.
2
The Department must accept a bulk transfer payment if it is offered.
3
A transfer payment in respect of a person (P) may not be accepted as part of a bulk transfer payment if retirement benefits have become payable to P under the sending scheme.
4
In this Part, “bulk transfer payment” means a single transfer payment in respect of all persons to whom this Part applies.
5
The bulk transfer payment must be accepted into—
a
the existing scheme so far as the payment relates to—
i
benefits accrued in respect of pensionable service before 1st April 2022, or
ii
final salary benefits whenever accrued;
b
this scheme so far as the payment relates to benefits, other than final salary benefits, accrued in respect of pensionable service on or after 1st April 2022.
PART 7

Payment of benefits to transition members
CHAPTER 1

General

Reaching normal pension age
25
1
If a transition member (P) who applies for payment of retirement benefits under both schemes has reached normal pension age under the existing scheme but has not reached normal pension age under this scheme, the benefits payable under this scheme are to be actuarially reduced.
2
If P has reached normal pension age neither under the existing scheme nor under this scheme, the benefits payable under both schemes are to be actuarially reduced.
3
If P has reached normal pension age—
a
under the existing scheme only, the benefits payable under that scheme are to be actuarially enhanced under the existing scheme rules (if applicable); or
b
under both schemes, the benefits payable under both schemes are to be actuarially enhanced (if applicable).

Application of existing scheme rules
26
1
The existing scheme rules apply in relation to the calculation and payment of benefits payable in respect of pensionable service under the existing scheme, save that an application for payment of benefits must be made under regulation 162 of these Regulations and not under the Superannuation Regulations.
2
The existing scheme rules apply in relation to the payment of additional pension with a retirement pension under the existing scheme, save that an application for payment of benefits must be made under regulation 162 of these Regulations and not under the Superannuation Regulations.
3
The existing scheme rules apply in relation to an election made by a person (P) for contributions to be paid monthly under paragraph 3(a) (election to pay contributions for additional pension) of Schedule 2A to the Superannuation Regulations if the election is made before the transition date .
4
For the purpose of determining P’s entitlement to retirement benefits, P’s pensionable employment under the existing scheme terminates when P’s pensionable service under this scheme terminates.

Determination of final salary
27
For the purpose of calculating benefits payable under the existing scheme to or in respect of a transition member with continuity of service, the member's final salary is determined by reference to regulations E31 and E31A of the Superannuation Regulations and Schedule 7 to the Act.

Annual rate of pension
28
Save where provided otherwise in paragraph 33 (application for payment of ill-health pensions) and paragraph 47 (application for supplementary death grant), the annual rate of pension payable to a transition member is found by adding—
a
the annual rate of pension payable under the existing scheme; and
b
the annual rate of pension payable under this scheme.
CHAPTER 2

Application for payment of benefits

Application for payment of age retirement pension
29
1
An application by a transition member (P) for payment of an age retirement pension under this scheme is also an application for payment of an age retirement pension in respect of P's pensionable service under the existing scheme.
2
A transition member (P) who has not reached normal pension age under this scheme and who has ceased being in pensionable service in this scheme may apply under regulation 162 for payment of age retirement benefits in respect of P's pensionable service under the existing scheme without applying for payment of P's retirement benefits in respect of pensionable service under this scheme.

Application for payment of phased retirement pension
30
1
A transition member (P) who makes a phased retirement application under this scheme may elect to receive phased retirement benefits—
a
in respect of pensionable service under the existing scheme only;
b
in respect of pensionable service under this scheme only; or
c
in respect of pensionable service under both the existing scheme and this scheme.
2
P's application for phased retirement benefits in respect of pensionable service under both the existing scheme and scheme may specify a different phased retirement proportion for each scheme.

Application for payment of premature retirement pension
31
A transition member (P) who applies for payment of a premature retirement pension under this scheme will receive any benefits due to P in respect of P's pensionable service in the existing scheme in addition to P's premature retirement pension payable under this scheme.

Application for payment of early retirement pension
32
A transition member (P) who applies for payment of an early retirement pension under this scheme will receive any benefits due to P in respect of P's pensionable service in the existing scheme in addition to P's early retirement pension payable under this scheme.

Application for payment of ill-health pension
33
1
A transition member (P) will receive any benefits payable under this scheme as part of P's ill-health pension payable under the existing scheme if—
a
P applies before P's transition date for payment of an ill-health pension, and
b
P's application is successfully determined ....
2
If P makes an application for payment of an ill-health pension on or after P’s transition date, which is successfully determined before P’s normal pension age in the existing scheme—
a
before P’s normal pension age in the existing scheme, P will receive under this scheme an amount equivalent to any benefits due to P in respect of P’s pensionable service in this scheme and in the existing scheme, in accordance with paragraph 33A;
b
from P’s normal pension age in the existing scheme, P will receive, in accordance with paragraph 33B—
i
under the existing scheme, any benefits due to P in respect of P’s pensionable service in the existing scheme; and
ii
under this scheme, any benefits due to P in respect of P’s pensionable service in this scheme.

Transition member who has not reached normal pension age under the existing scheme
33A
1
This paragraph applies in relation to a transition member (P) who—
a
becomes entitled to an ill-health pension under this scheme; and
b
has not reached normal pension age under the existing scheme.
2
If this paragraph applies—
a
an ill-health pension is not payable to P under the existing scheme until P’s normal pension age in that scheme; and
b
an ill-health pension is payable to P under this scheme, determined in accordance with sub-paragraph (3).
3
If this paragraph applies, the following are payable to P—
a
an ill-health pension, the annual rate of which is the sum of—
i
P’s annual rate of ill-health pension calculated under regulation 113 (annual rate of ill-health pension) of these Regulations;
ii
the annual rate of retirement pension that would, if P was entitled to payment of an ill-health pension under the existing scheme, be payable to P under the existing scheme regulations, excluding any total incapacity pension payable under regulation E8A (total incapacity benefit where application received on or after 6 April 2007) of the existing scheme and adjusted following any election by P under regulation E6A of those regulations (lump sum in place of part of pension); and
iii
the annual rate of total incapacity pension, if any, payable under regulation 116 (entitlement to total incapacity pension) of these Regulations;
b
i
any lump sum payable to P under regulation 168 (commutation of part of pension) of these Regulations; and
ii
the amount of any lump sum that would have been payable to P had P been entitled to payment of an ill-health pension under the existing scheme, including any lump sum payable under regulation E6A (lump sum in place of part of pension) of the existing scheme regulations, if P makes such an election.
4
P’s entitlement to the pension payable under sub-paragraph (3)(a)(ii) is subject to the same conditions, and ceases to be payable in the same circumstances, as the pension which P would have received, had P been entitled to payment of an ill-health pension under the existing scheme in accordance with the existing scheme regulations.
5
If—
a
a transfer of benefits takes place from the existing scheme prior to the existing scheme normal pension age, P’s entitlement to the pension payable under sub-paragraph (3)(a)(ii) comes to an end;
b
a phased or an early retirement pension with actuarial adjustment is taken under Part E (benefits) to the existing scheme regulations, the pension payable under sub-paragraph (3)(a)(ii) is reduced by an amount equivalent to the value of—
i
any phased retirement benefits taken from the existing scheme, including any a lump sum;
ii
any early retirement pension with actuarial adjustment from the old scheme, including any lump sum.
6
If this paragraph applies, P may not apply under the existing scheme for retirement benefits under Case G as provided in regulation E4 (entitlement to payment of retirement benefits) of the existing scheme regulations.

Transition member in receipt of an ill-health pension who has reached normal pension age under the existing scheme
33B
1
This paragraph applies in relation to a transition member (P) in receipt of an ill-health pension in accordance with paragraph 33A.
2
When P reaches normal pension age under the existing scheme, the benefit which is payable under paragraph 33A in respect of P’s service in the existing scheme ceases to be payable under this scheme, and becomes payable under the existing scheme, in accordance with the existing scheme regulations.
3
In calculating the annual rate of pension payable under the existing scheme for the purposes of sub-paragraph (2), the following are taken into account—
a
any lump sums paid out, under the existing scheme or this scheme, including by an election under regulation E6A (lump sum in place of part of pension) or by commutation under regulation E19 (commutation: exceptional circumstances of ill-health) or regulation E19A (commutation: trivial pensions) of the existing scheme regulations;
b
any transfer payment made to another scheme before the member reached normal pension age under the existing scheme.
4
Before the payments in sub-paragraph (3)(a) and (b) are taken into account, they must be increased by the amount by which the annual rate of a retirement pension of that amount would have been increased under the Pensions (Increase) Act (Northern Ireland) 1971 if—
a
that pension was eligible to be so increased; and
b
the entitlement day for that pension was the date P’s ill-health pension became payable under this scheme.

Entitlement to payment of total incapacity pension
34
1
Save as provided in sub-paragraph (2), a transition member (P) is not entitled to payment of total incapacity benefits under regulation E8A of the Superannuation Regulations.
2
P may receive payment of total incapacity benefits under the existing scheme rules if—
a
before P's transition date, P makes an application under regulation E8A of the Superannuation Regulations which is not determined by the transition date;
b
P's application is successfully determined after the transition date; and
c
P has not made a subsequent application under regulation 162 for payment of total incapacity benefits.

Entitlement to payment of a short-service serious ill-health grant
35
1
Save as provided in this paragraph, a transition member (P) is not entitled to payment of a short-service incapacity grant under regulation E17 of the Superannuation Regulations.
2
P may receive payment of a short-service serious ill-health grant under the existing scheme rules if—
a
before P's transition date, P makes an application under regulation E17 of the Superannuation Regulations which is not determined by the transition date;
b
P's application is successfully determined after the transition date; and
c
P has not made a subsequent application under regulation 162 for payment of a short-service serious ill-health grant.
3
The amount of the payment of a short-service serious ill-health grant payable under sub-paragraph (2) is calculated under regulation 122.

Application for payment of a surviving adult pension
36
1
When the surviving adult of a transition member applies for payment of a surviving adult pension under this scheme, the surviving adult must also apply for payment of an adult pension under the existing scheme.
2
The enhancement of a surviving adult pension is applied only under regulation 145.

Calculation of a surviving adult pension of a surviving adult of a transition member
37
1
This paragraph applies to a surviving adult pension payment to a surviving adult of a transition member.
2
.The short-term rate of surviving adult pension—
a
is payable under this scheme; but
b
is not payable under regulation E28 of the Superannuation Regulations.

Long-term rate of a surviving adult pension of a surviving adult of a transition member
38
The rate of a surviving adult pension of a surviving adult (S) of a transition member is the sum of—
a
The surviving adult pension under this scheme;
b
The adult pension under the existing scheme; and
c
any enhancement S is entitled to under regulation 145.

Reduction of surviving adult pension
39
1
This paragraph applies if the surviving adult (S) of a transition member applies—
a
for payment of a surviving adult pension under this scheme; and
b
for payment of an adult pension under the existing scheme.
2
When this paragraph applies, the Department may determine after taking advice from the scheme actuary if S's enhancement of a surviving adult pension under regulation 145 is to be reduced.

Application for payment of an additional (surviving adult) pension
40
When the surviving adult of a transition member applies for payment of an additional (surviving adult) pension under this scheme, the surviving adult must also apply for payment of an additional pension under the existing scheme.

Application for payment of a child pension
41
1
When the eligible child of a transition member applies for payment of a child pension under this scheme, the eligible child must also apply for payment of a child pension under the existing scheme.
2
The enhancement of a child pension is applied only under regulation 152.

Calculation of a child pension of an eligible child of a transition member
42
1
This paragraph applies to a child pension payment to a child of a transition member.
2
The short-term rate of child pension—
a
is payable under this scheme; but
b
is not payable under regulation E24 of the Superannuation Regulations.

Rate of a child pension of an eligible child of a transition member
43
The long-term rate of a child pension of an eligible child (C) of a transition member is the sum of—
a
the child pension under this scheme;
b
the child pension under the existing scheme; and
c
any enhancement C is entitled to under regulation 152.

Reduction of child pension
44
1
This paragraph applies if the eligible child (C) of a transition member applies—
a
for payment of a child pension under this scheme; and
b
for payment of a child pension under the existing scheme.
2
When this paragraph applies, the Department may determine after taking advice from the scheme actuary if C's enhancement of child pension benefits under regulation 152 is to be reduced.

Application for payment of a death in service grant
45
1
The beneficiary of a transition member (D) is not entitled to a death in service grant under regulation E20 of the Superannuation Regulations.
2
The amount of the death in service grant paid under this scheme must be reduced by the amount of any retirement lump sum paid under regulation E4 of the Superannuation Regulations in respect of D's pensionable service under those Regulations other than one already recovered.

Application for payment of a death out of service grant
46
1
When the beneficiary of a transition member applies for payment of a death out of service grant under this scheme, the beneficiary must also apply for payment of a death out of service grant under the Superannuation Regulations.
2
The amount of the death out of service grant paid under this scheme must be reduced by the amount of any retirement lump sum paid under regulation E4 of the Superannuation Regulations in respect of D's pensionable service under that scheme other than one already recovered.

Application for supplementary death grant
47
1
An application for a supplementary death grant by the beneficiary of a transition member is an application for a supplementary death grant under this scheme and under the existing scheme.
2
Paragraph 28 (annual rate of pension) does not apply in respect of an application under this paragraph.

Application for payment of benefits for pension credit members
48
1
A pension credit member (P) with pension credit rights in this scheme and the existing scheme who has not reached normal pension age under the existing scheme when P applies for payment of a pension credit retirement pension under this scheme will receive under the existing scheme payment of any benefits payable to (P) in respect of pensionable service under the existing scheme.
2
If P applies for payment of a pension credit retirement pension after having reached normal pension age under the existing scheme, P may apply under this scheme for payment ... of a pension credit retirement pension in respect of pensionable service under—
a
the existing scheme;
b
this scheme; or
c
the existing scheme and this scheme.
PART 8

Provision in relation to the existing scheme

Election for employment not to be pensionable in relation to existing scheme continues to have effect
49
A person (P) is taken to have opted out of this scheme in relation to an eligible employment if, on P's transition date, an election for that employment not to be pensionable has effect in relation to the existing scheme.

Qualifying for retirement benefits under existing scheme
50
In determining whether a transition member is qualified for retirement benefits under the existing scheme, the member's qualifying service includes the total of—
a
the member's qualifying service under the existing scheme; and
b
the member's qualifying service under this scheme.

Repayment of balance of contributions
51
An application by a transitional member (P) for the repayment of the balance of P's contributions under regulation 189 is also an application for any repayment of the balance of contributions due to P under regulations C9, C10 and C11 of the Superannuation Regulations.

Residential emoluments
52
Where the money value of a transition member's (P)'s residential benefits in kind is treated as part of P's contributable salary by virtue of regulation C1(1) of the Superannuation Regulations, this has effect as if the application were made under regulation 37 of these Regulations.

Transfer payments
53
A transfer payment made in respect of a transition member by the Department must be in relation to any benefits accrued in this scheme and any service accrued in the existing scheme in respect of which pension benefits have not been taken.

Nomination continues to have effect
54
A nomination under regulation E20 (death grants), E22A (nomination of partner) or E23 (nomination of other adult beneficiary) of the Superannuation Regulations has effect as if made under Part 6 of these Regulations.

Election to pay contributions by a person serving in a reserve force
55
1
An election by a transition member (P) to pay contributions made under regulation C7 of the Superannuation Regulations has effect as if made under regulation 26 of these Regulations.
2
On becoming an active member of this scheme P does not begin to accrue service which counts for the purpose of benefits in respect of P's permanent service for the purpose of regulation C7(2) of the Superannuation Regulations.

Commutation: small pensions
56
An application by a transition member under regulation 162 (application for payment of benefits) for a commutation under regulation 174 (commutations: small pensions) also has effect as an application for any commutation due to P under regulation E19A (commutation: trivial pensions) of the Superannuation Regulations.
S.R. 1998 No. 333, as amended by S.R. 2001 No. 149, S.R. 2003 No. 147, S.R. 2005 No. 181, S.R. 2005 No. 495, S.R. 2006 No. 163, S.R. 2006 No. 366, S.R. 2007 No. 137, S.R. 2008 No. 50, S.R. 2010 No. 137, S.R. 2012 No. 126, S.R. 2013 No. 54, S.R. 2014 No. 37 and S.R. 2014 No. 70.
See section 18(4) and (7) of the Act for the meaning of “closing date”.
Words in Sch. 3 para. 1 omitted (1.4.2015) by virtue of The Teachers’ Pensions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/126), regs. 1, 16
Words in Sch. 3 para. 26(1) inserted (1.4.2015) by The Teachers’ Pensions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/126), regs. 1, 17(a)
Sch. 3 para. 26(4) inserted (1.4.2015) by The Teachers’ Pensions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/126), regs. 1, 17(b)
Words in Sch. 3 para. 28 inserted (1.4.2015) by The Teachers’ Pensions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/126), regs. 1, 18
Words in Sch. 3 para. 29(2) inserted (1.4.2015) by The Teachers’ Pensions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/126), regs. 1, 19
Words in Sch. 3 para. 31 substituted (1.4.2015) by The Teachers’ Pensions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/126), regs. 1, 20
Words in Sch. 3 para. 32 substituted (1.4.2015) by The Teachers’ Pensions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/126), regs. 1, 20
Words in Sch. 3 para. 33(1)(b) omitted (1.4.2015) by virtue of The Teachers’ Pensions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/126), regs. 1, 21(a)
Sch. 3 para. 33(2) substituted (1.4.2015) by The Teachers’ Pensions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/126), regs. 1, 21(b)
Sch. 3 paras. 33A, 33B inserted (1.4.2015) by The Teachers’ Pensions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/126), regs. 1, 22
Words in Sch. 3 para. 48(1) substituted (1.4.2015) by The Teachers’ Pensions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/126), regs. 1, 23(a)(i)
Words in Sch. 3 para. 48(1) inserted (1.4.2015) by The Teachers’ Pensions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/126), regs. 1, 23(a)(ii)
Words in Sch. 3 para. 48(1) inserted (1.4.2015) by The Teachers’ Pensions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/126), regs. 1, 23(a)(iii)
Words in Sch. 3 para. 48(2) inserted (1.4.2015) by The Teachers’ Pensions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/126), regs. 1, 23(b)(i)
Words in Sch. 3 para. 48(2) omitted (1.4.2015) by virtue of The Teachers’ Pensions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/126), regs. 1, 23(b)(ii)
Words in Sch. 3 para. 53 inserted (1.4.2015) by The Teachers’ Pensions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/126), regs. 1, 24
Words in Sch. 3 para. 1 inserted (1.4.2022) by The Teachers’ Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (S.R. 2022/134), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(a)
Words in Sch. 3 para. 1 inserted (1.4.2022) by The Teachers’ Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (S.R. 2022/134), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(b)
Sch. 3 para. 5(3)(za) inserted (1.4.2022) by The Teachers’ Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (S.R. 2022/134), regs. 1(2), 2(3)
Sch. 3 para. 6(2) substituted (1.4.2022) by The Teachers’ Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (S.R. 2022/134), regs. 1(2), 2(4)
Sch. 3 para. 22(3) substituted (1.4.2022) by The Teachers’ Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (S.R. 2022/134), regs. 1(2), 2(5)
Sch. 3 para. 24(5) substituted (1.4.2022) by The Teachers’ Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (S.R. 2022/134), regs. 1(2), 2(6)
Words in Sch. 3 para. 26(3) substituted (1.4.2022) by The Teachers’ Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (S.R. 2022/134), regs. 1(2), 2(7)