Voluntary Contributions

[annamac1]

As I am 8 contributions short of the 260 contributions rule - can I take into account some of my U.K. contributions (26 years) in order to make some voluntary contributions towards a Irish contributory old age pension?
I want to avoid getting a pro rata pension if I can.
Thanks.

 

[Welfarite]

AFAIK, it must be Irish contributions that make up the 260. You might want to double-check here:

Voluntary Contributions Section
Department of Social and Family Affairs
Cork Road
Waterford.
Telephone: (051) 356000
(01) 7043000
Fax: (051) 877838
e-mail: [email protected]

 

[annamac1]

Okay, will check with them.
Thanks for info.

 

[Black Sheep]

Will you reach pension age prior to 2012 and when did you last pay Irish contributions

 

[annamac1]

yes/1997/Irish contributions