Not true - it also depends on your contributions in other EU countries but, in most cases, it's your Irish contributions that get the higher pensionI assume you are talking about the Stste Contributory Pension. If so, then NO. Your entitlement to an Irish State Pension is dependant of your Irish PRSI record. Your can continue to receive your UK pension (presumably UK State Pension) in addition to any Irish State Pension.
hello,
currently in receipt of small UK contributory pension and will shortly be applying for Irish Contributory Pension. looking through the application form, it asks abouts your foreign employment & also if in receipt of a foreign social welfare pension.
question: can your Irish contributory pension be affected negatively by receipt of UK pension? and if so how?
thanks
Not true - it also depends on your contributions in other EU countries but, in most cases, it's your Irish contributions that get the higher pension
question: can your Irish contributory pension be affected negatively by receipt of UK pension? and if so how?
Normally, if you are entitled to pensions from various EU countries you are meant to apply in your country of residence and the local social security agency will apply to the other countries.
In your case, the UK should take into account your social insurance payments in Ireland when they calculate your entitlements. If you applied independently,they will not have known about your payments in Ireland. It may be that they would not have any effect but ...
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