Voluntary / Compulsory is a retirement option that allows teachers and non-teaching staff to retire with payment of pension benefits without actuarial reduction.
Pensions members who are members of Single Public Service Pension Scheme can obtain information on their pension entitled by accessing the Public Service Single Pension Scheme .
You may be entitled if you are currently employed as a teacher and are on the Department of Education payroll and reached the minimum age.
In general, any teacher on the Department of Education payroll may be a member of the teachers’ pension scheme.
In general, pension and lump sum payments are determined by:
- total pensionable service (subject to a maximum of 40 years) and
- pensionable remuneration (salary) on the last day of service.
Retirement pension and lump sum.
If you are a new entrant – 65 years of age
If you are not a new entrant – 60 years of age or 55 years of age, provided that you have at least 35 years actual pensionable service.
A three-month minimum notice period applies in the case of a teacher. While the minimum notice period is 3 calendar months, school management should seek the co-operation of staff in giving the earliest possible notice of their intention to retire in order to facilitate resource planning and timetabling. A failure to comply with the three-month minimum notice period may result in the delay in the payment of retirement benefits.
Information for SNA's and caretakers
To apply for your pension benefits, please see:
0027/2018
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0027/2018 FAQ
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Application by Teacher for Retirement Pension and Lump Sum - Information Note
Information Note: Form RET. P1
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Application for retirement Voluntary or Compulsory - Pension Form RET-P1
To be completed when retiring on age grounds (compulsory age 70), or voluntary from age 55 (with necessary service)
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Return to:
Pensions Unit
Address:
Department of Education, Pensions Unit, Cornamaddy
, Athlone
, N37 X659
Email:
Phone number:
To apply for your pension please see:
0027/2018
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0027/2018 FAQ
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Application for retirement pension and lump sum - NTS1 Form
To be completed by Member when retiring on age grounds (compulsory age 70), or voluntary from age 60/65, Preserved 60/65
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Return to:
Pensions Unit
Address:
Department of Education, Pensions Unit, Cornamaddy
, Athlone
, N37 X659
Email:
Phone number:
Verification of Teaching Service for Pension Purposes
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