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Occupational pensions are organised by employers to provide pensions to one or more employees on retirement. What are the rules about occupational pension schemes?
Voluntary social insurance contributions can help you qualify for a social insurance payment in the future. Find out more about making voluntary contributions.
A Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's contributory pension and related social welfare benefits may be payable if either the deceased person or their spouse/civil partner has enough PRSI contributions.
The State Pension (Contributory), previously called the Old Age (Contributory) Pension, is payable to people aged 66 and over who have worked and paid enough social insurance contributions.
Auto-enrolment is a new pension savings scheme for certain employees who are not paying into a pension. The scheme is expected to be introduced in 2025.
The Long-Term Carers Contribution Scheme makes it easier for people who take time out of their working life to provide care to qualify for a State Pension (Contributory).
To qualify for most social insurance payments, you must first have a certain number of PRSI contributions paid since you started work. Find out which years count as benefit and contribution years for social welfare purposes.
The Treatment Benefit Scheme is a scheme run by the Department of Social Protection that helps pay for dental, optical and aural services for people with the required number of PRSI contributions.
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can claim family benefits in Ireland. They can also get social welfare payments if they lose their job or become sick or incapacitated.
Paying PRSI can entitle you to certain social welfare benefits. The law makes your employer responsible for PRSI. This document explains your employer's duty to pay PRSI.
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