We have moved back from UK and have paid the full NI contributions to get a full UK pension, and time has flown by. My wife qualifies for her pension next january 14 so wants to plan ahead. But we have noticed the age for retiring in ireland is 66 and the UK pension site states that she must apply via the country she resides in ie IRELAND but HOW?
Or does she qualify for UK pension now and than at age 66 revert to Irish one?
However as she had qualified for full UK one in 2009 ie 30 years or more she may not achieve the 48 required in Ireland or is it a like for like xfer? ie full UK = full irish but paid earlier?
I must admit I am a bit confused.
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Or does she qualify for UK pension now and than at age 66 revert to Irish one?
However as she had qualified for full UK one in 2009 ie 30 years or more she may not achieve the 48 required in Ireland or is it a like for like xfer? ie full UK = full irish but paid earlier?
I must admit I am a bit confused.
help