eligibility for Irish state pension

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hazeld

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I worked in UK making full NI contributions for 13 years. After a 7 year career break I them moved to Ireland & have been in full employment for 3 years. I am 44 aged next birthday & am the sole earner in the household. My hubby has 24 yrs 9mths NI contributions in UK but has not worked since moving to Ireland, (is a homemaker & looks after elderly parents). I need to know if he would have any entitlement to an irish state pension or UK only & would my contributions in UK be added to my Irish contributions. I don't really want to work to my mid 60's unless circumstances force me to do so, but I don't want to negatively impact my state pension amount by retiring before my mid 60's. Any advice would be appreciated. thanks.
 
The rules for cross-border sharing of contributions are here and the general rules for qualification for the State Contributory pension are here.
 
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