Money back

[gordon]

I worked in the public sector for 5 years and recently became self employed and now want get back my pension contributions is this possible? My previous HR department seem very un helpful?

 

[wolfspeed]

I don't think that you can. I think under Pensions Law if you have over 2 years service done, then you can't get a refund of your contributions. Did you get a leaving service options letter?

 

[Protocol]

I don't think that's possible.

Plenty of info here:

http://www.cspensions.gov.ie/

Maybe with 2 years service, or less, but I don't think so with 5 years service.

 

[gordon]

So what are my options so. I didn't get a leaving service options letter.

 

[gordon]

It Was with the HSE. that i worked with.

 

[wolfspeed]

So what are my options so. I didn't get a leaving service options letter.

Ask them (in writing) for a leaving service options letter. You may be able to transfer your service into a new pension scheme. The letter will outline your options.

 

[gordon]

Do I ask the hse for this

 

[wolfspeed]

Do I ask the hse for this

Write to your former HR section. They should be able to arrange it for you.

 

[gordon]

I am learning so much today!! The Pension trustees are sending me a "leaving service options "letter.Thank you for advice to all above, Now Can ye tell me what is a buy out bond??

 

[LDFerguson]

A Buy Out Bond is a lump sum pension policy, into which you can transfer a pension fund from a previous Occupational Pension Scheme.

See here and [broken link removed].