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State Pension Contributory ~ When to Apply

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  • 06-02-2014 9:12pm
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    danjo-xx
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    Anybody facing this prospect within the next 12 months or more, to note that the DSP is currently advising people to apply 6 months in advance.


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    mrsbyrne
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    danjo-xx wrote: »
    Anybody facing this prospect within the next 12 months or more, to note that the DSP is currently advising people to apply 6 months in advance.

    Than danjo. Did you spot that on DSP website? I can't see it myself.


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    eastbono
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    Has always been recommended that you apply 6 months in advance. Nothing on welfare website just a working knowledge.


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    danjo-xx
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    mrsbyrne wrote: »
    Than danjo. Did you spot that on DSP website? I can't see it myself.


    No its just my retirement falls shortly after the xmas period and I just thought I'd check it out with info services, welfare@welfare.ie


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    danjo-xx
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    eastbono wrote: »
    Has always been recommended that you apply 6 months in advance. Nothing on welfare website just a working knowledge.

    The norm is 3 months but if you worked abroad, its 6 months. The reply I got didn't specify this though.
    You should apply 3 months before the age of 66. However, if you have paid social insurance contributions in more than one country, you should apply 6 months before reaching 66.


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    eastbono
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    Well at local offices its always recommended that you apply 6 months in advance if asked.


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    danjo-xx
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    eastbono wrote: »
    Well at local offices its always recommended that you apply 6 months in advance if asked.

    Well that's what I'll be doing, better safe than sorry:)


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