state pension & uk social insurance

[JustWonder]

i am 66 sep next year. and been self employed for last 4 years in roi. also have 9 qualifying years national insurance contributions in uk from the 70's. no contributions in between times. is there any way i could back date contributions to get state contributory pension or pay additional contributions. thanks for any help

 

[Black Sheep]

At age 66 it's too late to pay Voluntary contributions.
As you do not give any details other than 4 years self-employed and 9 years in the UK it is difficult to advise.

You should apply for a Contributory pension and they will contact the UK if you tick the box for the UK on the application form and perhaps combine the contributions from both countries.

Hopefully there are other contributions to add to these to improve the rate of pension.

If you have insufficient contributions the Pension Office will probably advise you to apply for a non Contributory pension