26. Calculation of retirement benefits - Scheme members who may be required to retire early.
(1) This section has effect in respect of service as a pensionable public servant by a Scheme member or former Scheme member in any of the following cases:
(a) as a member of the Garda Síochána in a pensionable position that requires retirement, or gives an entitlement to retire, upon attaining 55 years of age;
(b) as a member of the Permanent Defence Force in a pensionable position that -
(i) requires retirement or discharge or gives an entitlement on retirement or discharge to immediate payment of retirement benefits upon attaining 50 years of age, or
(ii) is subject to compulsory retirement or discharge on completion of a specified period of service or on age grounds or otherwise in accordance with that person's terms and conditions of service and which requires him or her to be retired or discharged before attaining the age of 50 years;
(c) as a prison officer in a pensionable position that requires retirement, or gives an entitlement to retire, upon attaining 55 years of age;