Opposition spokesperson on gender, the elderly, and persons with disabilities Denise Daley is calling for an overhaul of the Government’s pension system, which she says is frustrating pensioners.

Daley, who is also Member of Parliament (MP) for St Catherine Eastern, addressed the issue on Tuesday during her contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives.

“One of the greatest injustices facing many retired public servants is not something that makes newspaper headlines. A public servant may dedicate 30, 40, or even 45 years to Jamaica. Their taxes are deducted every single month. Their statutory contributions are processed automatically. Yet when retirement comes, the system suddenly slows to a crawl. Months and even years pass,” noted Daley.