December 7, 2022 12:07 PM EST
The State Pension Contributory in Ireland is anyone who has paid into the system for at least five years. If you are married, your spouse also qualifies for a pension, regardless of how much they have contributed. If you are not married, you must have paid in at least 10% of your salary over the previous two years to be eligible for a state pension. The maximum amount that you can receive is €118 per week, regardless of how many years of contributions you have made.
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As you may be aware, the Irish State Pension Contributory scheme which means that you make contributions towards it. The amount of your contribution will depend on your income and other factors, but as an estimate, assuming you are earning €35,000 per year and have worked for 25 years in Ireland (the required period), your pension would be around €15,000 per year. If you're not currently contributing to the State Pension or if your income is below the relevant threshold, please do so as soon as possible – there's no turning back once you reach retirement age!