Irish and UK contributory pension

I am 62 years and back living in Ireland.

I am trying to figure out what if any Irish contributory pension I can get when I reach 66.

I have 265 reckon able contributions for pension in Ireland and 22 qualifying years in UK for pension. I cannot afford to pay the gaps needed to bring me to maximum UK pension.

Can I combine my UK pension with my Irish to bring me up to getting the full contributory pension in Ireland.

Any help greatly received as I find this very confusing!!

Thanks

No you cannot combine them. You may use your NI contributions to help you qualify for a small pro rata Irish pension. You may also apply for the non contributory pension which is means tested.

FeezerL said:

I cannot afford to pay the gaps needed to bring me to maximum UK pension.

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You should try if at all possible to make contributions going forward at £3 a week.

In your shoes I would beg and borrow to scrape together the money to make back contributions.

It’s the best money you can spend.

Are you working and making PRSI contributions in Ireland now?