Civil servant salary raise will also gift retirees

The recent 1.5 per cent salary bump granted to all public-sector workers will also benefit those on state pensions, including those receiving multiple pensions, it emerged on Tuesday.

There are 71 people who previously served in government or semi-governmental organisations who currently get multiple pensions – a controversial issue in itself.

Last month the government agreed to give all public-sector employees a 1.5 per cent increase on their base salary, which kicks in on October 1.