Can I continue to pay social security contributions in Ireland?
A. Your requirement to pay Irish social security contributions during your absence abroad will depend on a number of factors such as the following: • How long you are leaving Ireland for • Which country you are going to • Whether you will be employed by an Irish or foreign employer An individual temporarily assigned by their Irish employer to a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) on to a country with which Ireland has a reciprocal agreement will usually remain within the Irish social security system for the duration of their assignment. Individuals temporarily assigned by Irish employers to other countries remain compulsory within the Irish social security system for the first 52 weeks of their assignment. In circumstances where you do not remain compulsory with the Irish social security system you may be eligible to become a voluntary contributor. Application forms for certain social security certificates may be required depending on your circumstances. Specialised advice
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- Why not simply require every public service employer to continue to pay pension contributions while a public servant undertakes such assignments?
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