SemiState Early 50yo retiree: paid lower rate of PRSI: pt time work to build up COAP?

[mercedes1]

I have taken early retirement from a semi state body.

I have been paying the lower rate of PRSI as this was the rate when I joined almost 30 years ago.

I am now in my early fifties and would like to do some part time work.

This would enable me to pay A rate PRSI contributions and entitle me to some form of contributory pension at 65/66.

What I would like to know is how much per week I need to earn to get a contribution. ?

I would also like to know how many years contributions I will need before I am entitled to a pension ?

 

[ajapale]

Re: SemiState Early 50yo retiree: paid lower rate of PRSI: pt time work to build up C

Moved from Public Sector Pensions to Welfare and State Benefits
Title reworked to reflect question.

 

[gipimann]

This site may help with calculating pension entitlement.

And here's the page which explains PRSI classes and contributions.