Pension levy, but no pension?

[leaba]

Hi,

I work at a third-level institution. Although I am technically considered an employee of the institution, my entire salary is provided by a government research body. My contract explicitly states:

PENSION: This employment does not entitle you to membership of the Education Sector Superannuation Scheme. The Institute does offer the opportunity to pay into a PRSA Scheme offered by either Cornmarket Group Financial Services Ltd or Marsh Ireland Ltd which is deductible from salary.

Despite this, the pension levy (at least that's what I assume it is, it says "Pension Related Decuction") is coming out of my paycheque. How can I be paying a pension levy if I don't have a pension?

Thanks for any help.

 

[boaber]

Have you contacted anyone in payroll about it?

 

[leaba]

Yes, he said "That's just the way it is, I'm afraid" - not very helpful!

 

[LDFerguson]

This was discussed here : Pension Levy but no Pension? previously.

Have a look, particularly at the last few posts, where the FAQ is linked to.

 

[ajapale]

Moved from Pensions to Public sector pensions since this is where the topic has been discussed in the past.