This is probably a familiar situation so any advice appreciated. I worked a couple of years in Ireland in early 20's before moving to UK and worked there about 20+ years. I returned to Ireland a couple of years ago and intention is to remain. I know there have been some changes in the last few years but not sure of the effect on my own situation. I know that in the past I could maintain my eligibility to a UK pension by paying voluntary National Insurance contributions but I'm not sure if I can still be eligible for both a UK and an Irish pension in which is is worth my while maintaining contributions to UK state pension if I am working in Ireland paying PRSI, any advice or good links appreciated.
I also believe that having worked here for a couple of years in early 20's puts me in a worse situation than say someone who never worked here and works for the same subsequent period say 15 years until retirement age, is this correct, is there a way of calculating pension eligibility based on number of total contributions?
I also believe that having worked here for a couple of years in early 20's puts me in a worse situation than say someone who never worked here and works for the same subsequent period say 15 years until retirement age, is this correct, is there a way of calculating pension eligibility based on number of total contributions?