I was told six months in advance. So that's exactly what I'm going to do. I'll be applying about this time next year.That's why they recommend that you apply well in advance
I contacted the sligo office first to apply, then applied to the UK International pension department, I was told to apply 6 months before my retirement age, which I did, I've received, 2 simple letters from the UK, simply stating this may take some time!!, that was last October, I'm still waiting for a reply from anyone .Did you apply for the Irish pension, directly to Ireland, or at the same time, and to the same place , as you applied for the UK one?
But they put the UK pension into payment on time?I contacted the sligo office first to apply, then applied to the UK International pension department, I was told to apply 6 months before my retirement age, which I did, I've received, 2 simple letters from the UK, simply stating this may take some time!!, that was last October, I'm still waiting for a reply from anyone .
That's what I was trying to clarify. Currently in the UK. If I wait till three months, then I'm going to be late claiming Irish one. They said (Newcastle) that they would send me a form six months before, and I'm to return it to them , not Sligo. Then, three months later, I'd get the letter to claim UK one.You are meant to claim in the country you reside in, they will forward your request to the other countries
You can claim in each country separately, but I am not sure that this is the most effective way to go about claiming
It’s absolutely ridiculous to treat people who’ve paid hundreds of thousands in PRSI for decades this way.A few weeks before the due date - I rang them with a query on something, and they told me they hadn't got around to my application yet.
When did you apply? When is the pension due to start?I have recently (yesterday) spoke to Sligo who advised me to send in my claim directly to them as they had not received anything from the UK. My UK pension is all sorted
So I have now completed a SPC1 form which I will send by registered post to Sligo
Hi Dr Strangelove @Dr Strangelove . I will qualify for both the UK and irish contributory pension. I live in the UK and want to apply for both pensions separately. I have downloaded the Irish application form for the pension but is has a section that asks have you worked outside of Ireland at any time? Do I ignore this section if I want to have separate pensions? The reason being I have read of the frustration that a lot of folks are running into when the try to combine both pensions so I just want to keep it simple and declare my Irish pension for tax purposes in the UK.It’s absolutely ridiculous to treat people who’ve paid hundreds of thousands in PRSI for decades this way.
A straightforward application should take no more than a month to process.
I’ve no direct experience so reluctant to advise.have downloaded the Irish application form for the pension but is has a section that asks have you worked outside of Ireland at any time? Do I ignore this section if I want to have separate pensions?
Cheers, thanks for the prompt reply.I’ve no direct experience so reluctant to advise.
But I imagine once you leave that part blank, they won’t look for contributions in the UK or anywhere else.
When are the pensions due? Are you within 6 months? I realise that you know, that the way you're doing it is not the way recommended.Hi Dr Strangelove @Dr Strangelove . I will qualify for both the UK and irish contributory pension. I live in the UK and want to apply for both pensions separately. I have downloaded the Irish application form for the pension but is has a section that asks have you worked outside of Ireland at any time? Do I ignore this section if I want to have separate pensions? The reason being I have read of the frustration that a lot of folks are running into when the try to combine both pensions so I just want to keep it simple and declare my Irish pension for tax purposes in the UK.
Thanks for the reply Lisa.When are the pensions due? Are you within 6 months? I realise that you know, that the way you're doing it is not the way recommended.
As for the last bit about tax, you don't really have a say in that. If you're resident in the UK, then you're Irish SP will be liable for tax in the UK.
Hi Onlyme, as I am in similiar situation could you let me know which approach you took and how you got on? Did you ignore the section in the Irish SPC1 form which asks if you have worked outside of Ireland ? Thanks.I will qualify for both the UK and irish contributory pension. I live in the UK and want to apply for both pensions separately. I have downloaded the Irish application form for the pension but is has a section that asks have you worked outside of Ireland at any time? Do I ignore this section if I want to have separate pensions? The reason being I have read of the frustration that a lot of folks are running into when the try to combine both pensions so I just want to keep it simple and declare my Irish pension for tax purposes in the UK.