Pensions

Are you a Volunteer Development Worker and a Public Servant with an existing Public Service Pension Scheme?

If you can answer yes to the above question you may be entitled to avail of the Public Service Pension Scheme.  Public Servants employed in the Republic of Ireland, who serve on 'volunteer terms' as Development Workers and are co-funded by Irish Aid may have pension contributions paid, covering up to a total of two years service, under certain conditions.  Please see the instructions below for further information.

Download PDFs:

• PSPS Application Form (52 KB)
• PSPS Instructions (136 KB) 

Pensions for everyone

Traditionally returned development workers have under-provided for their retirement, however as we are all leading longer more active lives it is important to plan for our financial future. It's never too early or late to start a pension plan and it's not as daunting a task as it first seems. 

A good place to start for free independant information on Pensions is the booklet "Pensions Made Easy" produced by the Irish Financial Regulator.

The Pensions Board also offers a selection of concise and informative booklets which include a pensions calculator and pensions checklist which can act as useful tools when looking at your pension options.

Comhlamh is currently creating a Pensions leaflet which aims to answer questions commonly asked by returned development workers in relation to setting up a pension.