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Refund of Pension Contributions - Teachers and non-teaching staff
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Teachers who were members of the Teachers’ Superannuation Schemes in primary, secondary, community and comprehensive schools who have resigned without entitlement to superannuation benefits and wish to apply for a refund of superannuation contributions.
It is also for certain special needs assistants, certain caretakers and certain clerical officers in primary, secondary, community and comprehensive schools wishing to apply for a refund of contributions.
Refund of pensions contributions for members of the Single Pension Scheme are only payable if the vesting period of 24 calendar months has not been reached.
To apply for a refund of contributions, please see:
Form R001 - Application by Member for refund of contributions
Application form for Teachers and Non-Teaching Staff
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Refund Of Contributions Information Leaflet
Information Leaflet to assist in completion of Application Form R001
Download
Form R002 - Application for refund of contribution paid by members of the single pension scheme
Application for refund of contribution paid by members of the single pension scheme
Download
Application for Payment through a Bank Account
Bank Form 2 - Form for payment of refund through a bank (Mandatory)
DownloadReturn completed application forms to:
Address: Department of Education, Pensions Unit, Cornamaddy, Athlone, N37 X659
For further enquiries you can contact us by:
Email: pensions@education.gov.ie
Or Telephone:
10.30am – 12.30pm daily: (090) 648 4082 or (090) 648 4167
2pm – 4pm daily: (090) 648 4165 or (090) 648 4189
See guide to member leaving or resigning before pension age 60 or 65 below:
