Preserved Pension Benefits
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From: Department of Education
- Published on: 5 November 2020
- Last updated on: 15 April 2025
What a Preserved Pension is
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.
Information
Age benefits are payable
- if you’re a New Entrant – 65 years of age
- if you’re not a New Entrant – 60 years of age
How to Apply
Teachers
If you are a teacher, please see:
and send your application to:
Pensions Unit, Department of Education, Cornamaddy, Athlone, Co Westmeath, N37X659
Non-Teaching Staff
If you are a special needs assistant, a caretaker or clerical officer, please see:
and send to:
Pensions Unit, Department of Education, Cornamaddy, Athlone, Co Westmeath, N37X659
Leaving service before normal retirement age
If you wish to leave before normal retirement age, see: