Eligibility for supplementary pension at 60 if I retire from nursing at 58

[Mary Friel]

Hi looking for advice re my nurse pension. I have been employed by HSE from March 1998 and am on officers 1977 Class A scheme. I can retire from 55. I have been advised that I should qualify for supplementary pension but am not sure this is the case. If this is correct my query is if I retire next year at 58 will I be able to avail of the supplementary pension on reaching 60 despite not having worked in the intervening years and is there something about signing on for job seekers allowance for a period ? Any advice is appreciated as I am unable to get in touch with pensions

 

[Baby boomer]

Mrs Boomer was in a somewhat similar position - Class A PRSI, Teachers pension scheme. She retired on pension at 56 and her pension includes the supplementary amount as standard. I'd imagine nurses arrangements are similar.

 

[Sue Ellen]

@Mary Friel in an effort to help out with this query I have sent you two private messages with no replies or acknowledgement received. I have also corrected the title.

Can you rephrase your question here now please.

Thanks,

Sue Ellen

 

[Mary Friel]

Sue Ellen
Sorry for late reply due to my internet being off. Thanks for your attention
My question is as follows
I am currently employed 25 hours per week as a staff nurse with HSE and would like to take cost neutral early retirement next year at 58. I am an officer on Class A PRSI. I am with the HSE since March 1998. I will have 21.5 years service if I retire next year. I have been advised that this will give me an annual pension of €8,400. My question is would I be able to claim supplementary pension at 60 despite not having worked in the previous two years if so how much is it per week ? Also is supplementary pension means tested ?
Appreciate any advice