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Pension question, Ireland

How much is the Irish State Pension?

The full rate is 299.30 euro a week from January 2026, with an extra 10 euro a week from age 80. Ireland pays a State Pension (Contributory) from age 66, funded by the PRSI deducted while you worked there.

  • Source: Department of Social Protection SW19 2026 and gov.ie, read 3 October 2026

What to do next

  1. List every period you worked in Ireland, and every period abroad.
  2. Keep your PPS number ready, because the Department works from it.
  3. Run our free check to see what else may be held in your name.

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How many years of contributions are needed?

The ordinary floor is 520 paid full rate contributions, which is ten years, and the Department of Social Protection states that if you do not qualify on Irish insurance alone and you hold periods in another EU state or an agreement country, the records are added together and Ireland pays a pro rata share.

  • Source: Department of Social Protection SW19 2026 and gov.ie, read 3 October 2026

Do you give advice on what to do?

No. We identify where a pension is likely held and the official route to it, and we name each source with the date we read it. We do not give financial, tax or legal advice.