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Public Service Pensions

In general, a public servant is a member of either the ‘Single Public Service Pension Scheme’ or a pre-existing, sector-specific pension scheme.

The pension benefits a public servant receives generally consist of a retirement pension and a lump sum. Public servants in full PRSI class will also qualify for the State Pension, subject to the rules laid down by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.

A spouse or a child’s pension may also be paid when a public servant dies while working or in retirement, while a death gratuity may be paid when a public servant dies while working.

The majority of public service pension schemes involve an explicit pension contribution, which is deducted from the salary of the public servant. A separate contribution is also required in respect of spouses’ and children’s pensions.

Defence Forces Pension Information

All Defence Forces pensions from the Department of Defence are paid by The National Shared Services Office (NSSO).

  •  The NSSO is part of the Government of Ireland. It is a Shared Services provider for HR, pensions and payroll administration and finance services for Government Departments and Public Service Bodies.
  • The NSSO is responsible for processing monthly pensions and for making all statutory and voluntary deductions.
  • You can access the NSSO portal here: https://my.nsso.gov.ie/
  • Don’t forget to search our Blog pages for the lates announcements from the Department of Defence here.
  • If you need to contact An Roinn Cosanta / Department of Defence Pensions Administration Section 
  • Address: Finance Branch, Áras an tSáile, Galway, Renmore, H91 AN2E 
  • Email: pensions.admin@defence.ie / Web: www.defence.ie / Phone: 091 743 900 / 1890-426444 (3900)

Additional Help & Advice

The Citizens Information Board is the statutory body which supports the provision of information, advice and advocacy on a broad range of public and social services. It provides the Citizens Information website, citizensinformation.ie, and supports the voluntary network of Citizens Information Centres and the Citizens Information Phone Service – 0761 07 4000.

Citizensinformation.ie provides comprehensive information on public services and on the entitlements of citizens in Ireland. We gather information from various government departments and agencies, and make sure that you have all the information you need, presented in an easy-to-understand way.

The site has been specially designed around the needs of users for those times in life when you need information about your rights and how to apply for State services in Ireland.

The Citizens Information Phone Service: Call 0761 07 4000, Monday to Friday, 9am – 8pm

During the COVID-19 pandemic, you can find comprehensive integrated information online at citizensinformation.ie/covid19/ 

and you can get daily updates on what’s changed on Twitter at @citizensinfo. You can also get information and advice from:

Our national call back service:Visit ie/callback to request a phone call from an information officer