A preserved pension may be payable to
- a teacher
- special needs assistant
- certain caretakers
- certain clerical officers
who has resigned but were a member of the department’s pension scheme and who only has an entitlement to retirement benefits from the age of 60 (65 if a new entrant).
Pensions members who are members of Single Public Service Pension Scheme can obtain information here.
- if you’re a New Entrant – 65 years of age
- if you’re not a New Entrant – 60 years of age
Teachers
If you are a teacher, please see:
Preserved Benefits Leaflet for Teachers
Information to assist in completion of Preserved Benefits (RET1 form)
Download
Application for Preserved Retirement Pension and Lump Sum for Teachers
Form RET1 for teachers
Download
and send your application 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
Non-Teaching Staff
If you are a special needs assistant, a caretaker or clerical officer, please see:
Preserved Benefits Leaflet for Non-Teaching Staff
Information to assist in completion of Preserved Benefits (NTS 1 form)
Download
Application for Preserved Retirement Pension and Lump Sum for Non-Teaching Staff
Form NTS 1 for Non-Teaching Staff
Download
and send 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
If you wish to leave before normal retirement age, see:
