I've read and re-read the Pensions Board rules on calculating my pension, but between the "and"s and the "or"s I can't work out whether I have full credits for Contributory Pension or not. My accountant and my pension advisor are equally stumped so I hope someone here can help!
The facts: I have a full basic contributory pension from the UK since 2012. I paid 10 years extra NI contributions to get this and I claimed it, of course, via the Irish State Pension service.
After I wind up my (self-employed) business this year, I will have 18 yrs x 52 paid contributions here 1997-2015. Is this enough to claim the maximum Irish State Pension? I realise that wouldn't be 100% as I have a UK pension, but I read a figure of 98% somewhere.
I ask because I need to know roughly how much I will have to live on in 3 years time. And also whether I need to continue paying contributions which I could do if necessary as a (currently unpaid) director of my husband's company.
Any clarification would be much appreciated, thanks.
The facts: I have a full basic contributory pension from the UK since 2012. I paid 10 years extra NI contributions to get this and I claimed it, of course, via the Irish State Pension service.
After I wind up my (self-employed) business this year, I will have 18 yrs x 52 paid contributions here 1997-2015. Is this enough to claim the maximum Irish State Pension? I realise that wouldn't be 100% as I have a UK pension, but I read a figure of 98% somewhere.
I ask because I need to know roughly how much I will have to live on in 3 years time. And also whether I need to continue paying contributions which I could do if necessary as a (currently unpaid) director of my husband's company.
Any clarification would be much appreciated, thanks.