Old Age Pension Ireland is a government-provided financial support for people aged 66 and over in Ireland. It is also known as the State Pension. The amount of pension you get depends on your PRSI (Pay Related Social Insurance) contributions. You need at least 10 years of PRSI contributions to qualify for any pension, and 39 years to get the full amount.
If you have less than 10 years of PRSI contributions, you may still be eligible for a partial pension. If you have worked in another country that has a social security agreement with Ireland, your time spent working there may also count towards your PRSI contribution total.
The Old Age Pension is not means-tested, so it is not affected by your other sources of income. However, if you go into residential care, the cost of your care will be deducted from your pension.