Transferring Irish Pension To Australia

Exile1234

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I've left my work in Ireland, having spent 18months in a dc deffered pension scheme, where by my employer paid 4% in and I matched this, plus I had 20% AVCs.
First of all, can the employer take back their contributions as this was not specified in my employment contract.
Secondly, what are the tax implications/costs of i was to transfer the contents of my fund to my super annuation fund in Australia.
 
First of all, can the employer take back their contributions as this was not specified in my employment contract.
Normally, yes as you've less than 2 years service. I've never had it specified in an employment contract, but the contracts have all referred to a pensions booklet which does.

You should receive a leaving options letter after you've left employment. If you lose the employer contribution, you will have the option of getting your contributions back less 20% tax.

You can transfer Irish pension to Australia, but not the other way around.