Asking for an aunt of mine. She is in her late seventies and worked for 30+ years in the UK, enough to claim the full UK state pension. She moved home to Ireland a few years ago and is wondering if she can 'switch' her credits to Ireland so that she could claim the Irish pension instead (and other benefits like fuel allowance). The UK pension is a bit lower than the Irish one and she is struggling with living costs. Her only assets are a house (paid off) and car.
I can see there is a reciprocal agreement between the UK and Ireland but I don't know if that would help in her situation.
Would anyone have any guidance? Thanks in advance.
I can see there is a reciprocal agreement between the UK and Ireland but I don't know if that would help in her situation.
Would anyone have any guidance? Thanks in advance.