buckrodgers
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My Dad worked in England for roughly eleven years in the 1970's. He then emigrated to Ireland where he has worked for the rest of his life. He is now nearing retirement (3years away) and has found out that he would be entitled to half the state pension in England. They also told him he could buy extra years as well. If he accepts this pension will his Irish pension be effected or will they be treated seperatly. Anyone he has asked have said it is a very grey area. I was also wondering if it would be worthwhile to try and get the money together to buy the extra years. I think it would cost about ten grand, but if it meant he would loose out on his irish pension would it even be worth it. He couldnt afford to pay the ten grand, myself and my siblings would have to try and get it together. Any ad.vice would be appreciated