Are you sure two is enough? Usually you need 35 years. 25+2=27.I spent 25 years in the UK (1990 – 2015) and have received confirmation from HMRC that I can buy 2 years contributions to qualify for UK pension when I reach 67.
You will qualify for nothing unless you have 520 PRSI contributions . Remember that if you have investment income, rental profits, or self employed income in any year >€5,000 you pay €500 Class S PRSI or 4% of income, whichever is higher. Even if you are no longer employed between 63 and 65 this might apply.If not, would I qualify if I stayed on for 2 more years (10 years Class A)?
Almost certainly yes if you were an employee paying Class D. Ring them up.Do I qualify for a local authority pension?
You should be able to buy back all years to 2016 and a few going forward to get you the full amount which is £221 a week.I paid 2 years and spoke to them by telephone re application to pay.
Could a friend employ you on a few hours a week? Could you do some self employment? Minimum Irish state pension is over €100 a week. Pay two years PRSI if you can at all.Sadly I have no other income so won't be liable for Class S.
I will - thank you so much!Almost certainly yes if you were an employee paying Class D. Ring them up.
You should be able to buy back all years to 2016 and a few going forward to get you the full amount which is £221 a week.
Could a friend employ you on a few hours a week? Could you do some self employment? Minimum Irish state pension is over €100 a week. Pay two years PRSI if you can at all.
There is possibly a six-figure lifetime sum in it for you if you follow the above three pieces of advices. Listen to them!
No.Can years I pay NI be used to qualify for Irish contributory pension.
Were you full time in care of children under 12?came back to Ireland in 2006, not working 2006-2016, working from 2016.
A bit more clarity would help. What is the €100 pension you are currently receiving?Hope this makes sense.
Yes, full time care of children for 10 years. 100e is widows contributory pension I am currently receiving and I also work. Financially, I think I am better off to buy back as many NI years for UK pension that I can until I retire?No.
Were you full time in care of children under 12?
A bit more clarity would help. What is the €100 pension you are currently receiving?
Almost certainly yes. It’s the best investment return you’ll ever get and send off the form!Yes, full time care of children for 10 years. 100e is widows contributory pension I am currently receiving and I also work. Financially, I think I am better off to buy back as many NI years for UK pension that I can until I retire?
Form sent off twice! Put in for appeal to try to get class 2 for years 2016 onwards. Thanks for your advice.Almost certainly yes. It’s the best investment return you’ll ever get and send off the form!
How long did you work in Australia? You may be able to use those contributions to boost your Irish contributory pension.