Refund of Pension Contributions - Teachers and non-teaching staff

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 complete refund of cons form below:

Return completed application forms to:

Pensions Unit, Department of Education, Cornamaddy, Athlone, Co Westmeath, N37X659

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See guide to member leaving or resigning before pension age 60 or 65 below:

Pensions Schemes for Teachers and Non-teaching Staff