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Pension contributions

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  • 04-02-2020 7:30pm
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    Nari85
    Registered Users Posts: 63 ✭✭


    Hi! I am just looking for some information regarding teachers pension. I worked in Ireland for three years as a secondary teacher before moving abroad. I plan on continuing to work abroad. However, I do not have a pension plan here. Can I start paying into to my old teachers pension in Ireland again?


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    Treppen
    Registered Users Posts: 4,566 ✭✭✭Treppen


    Nari85 wrote: »
    Hi! I am just looking for some information regarding teachers pension. I worked in Ireland for three years as a secondary teacher before moving abroad. I plan on continuing to work abroad. However, I do not have a pension plan here. Can I start paying into to my old teachers pension in Ireland again?

    Don't think so. Once there is a break of 26 weeks service you're kicked into the new pension scheme, which is based on career average. Which is crap if you haven't worked for long in the Irish system.

    I suspect they figured they'd save an absolute fortune by keeping teachers abroad, then when they return the amount will be worth less than what you put in!


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    rainbowtrout
    Registered Users Posts: 15,381 ✭✭✭✭rainbowtrout


    Nari85 wrote: »
    Hi! I am just looking for some information regarding teachers pension. I worked in Ireland for three years as a secondary teacher before moving abroad. I plan on continuing to work abroad. However, I do not have a pension plan here. Can I start paying into to my old teachers pension in Ireland again?

    No because you're not working as a teacher in Ireland.


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