Claiming my pension payments from sub-teaching prior to retirement?

[Sub-Teacher]

Can I claim back my pension payments from sub-teaching because I am not pursuing a career in teaching after all? I have subbed on and off for the last two years but I have decided not to do a PME in teaching so I will no longer be pursuing a career in teaching and I will end up paying into a new pension.

 

[Ruffian]

Can I claim back my pension payments from sub-teaching because I am not pursuing a career in teaching after all? I have subbed on and off for the last two years but I have decided not to do a PME in teaching so I will no longer be pursuing a career in teaching and I will end up paying into a new pension.

"What happens if I have paid into the Scheme for less than 24 months?
If you have paid member contributions for less than 24 months and you are not starting in another public service position to which the Single Scheme applies, you may be eligible to apply for a refund of your contributions from your employer. In accordance with current Revenue rules the standard rate of tax (currently 20%) will be deducted from any refund irrespective of what your actual rate of tax is.

If you have paid contributions for less than 24 months as a Scheme member, and you are leaving one public service job to take up employment with another Single Scheme public service employer, your membership of the Scheme will continue with that employer. You will not be entitled to any refund of contributions.

How can I get a refund of the contributions that I paid?
If your most recent employer considers that you may be eligible for a refund, they will send you details on how to apply for a refund of the contributions that you have paid. You should ensure your most recent employer holds your most up-to-date correspondence address for you and knows if you are taking up pensionable employment elsewhere in the public service." https://singlepensionscheme.gov.ie/...22/11/Updated-Member-Booklet_ENG-NOV-2022.pdf

If you meet the conditions they may contact you - but better to initiate the contact yourself.