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Pensions

The Technological University of the Shannon administers two public service superannuation schemes for eligible employees.

Which scheme applies to you?

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Pre 2013

I began my employment with TUS, or within the wider public service, before 1 January 2013.
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Post 2013

I began public service employment on or after 1 January 2013, or returned to the public service following a break in employment of more than 26 weeks.

Auto-Enrolment

If you are not already a member of a pension plan, you will be automatically enrolled in My Future Fund.

Auto-Enrolment is a new Government initiative designed to ensure that all eligible workers in Ireland have a retirement savings fund. Under this system, employees who do not already have a pension plan will be automatically enrolled in My Future Fund, a State-managed pension scheme, once they meet certain eligibility criteria.

Auto-Enrolment is not administered by the TUS Pensions Team. For more information on My Future Fund please visit here.

Everything you need to know about retirement from your role at TUS

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Preparing for Retirement

Information to assist you in preparing for retirement and understanding the steps involved at TUS.
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Ill-Health Retirement

Guidance for staff who are unable to continue working due to illness or injury and are considering retirement on health grounds.

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Supports for Retired Staff at TUS

How we support your well-being and connection to the TUS community.

Calculate Your Pension Benefits

  • Public service pension calculators are available to provide an estimate of your projected pension benefits, based on the salary and service details you input.

    – Employee Self Service Portal.

    – Refer to the user guide for step-by-step assistance in navigating your Employee Self Service Portal pensions section.

    – Use the pension calculators to explore your estimated retirement benefits.

    – Examples of benefits under the TUS Superannuation Scheme.

     

  • The Single Scheme Estimator Tool provides active members of the scheme with an indicative estimate of the retirement benefits they may be entitled to upon retirement.

  • If you leave TUS with less than two calendar years’ service, you may be eligible for a refund of your pension contributions (less tax).

    To qualify for a refund, you must not be taking up employment with another Irish public service body. To apply, complete the relevant refund of member pension contributions form and send it to pensions.midlands@tus.ie for Midlands employees & pensions.midwest@tus.ie for Midwest employees.

    If you leave TUS with more than two calendar years’ service, you will normally have an entitlement to a deferred pension payable at retirement age (currently age 66). Please contact the TUS Pensions Team six months before you reach retirement age to arrange payment of your deferred benefits.

TUS Pensions Team – Contact Us

Lisa Desmond

Pensions Officer

Human Resources Office

View full details about Lisa Desmond

Catherine Hannon

Pensions Officer

Human Resources Office

View full details about Catherine Hannon

John Scott

Pensions Officer

Human Resources Office

View full details about John Scott

Legislation Notice

Retirement age and pension conditions vary for different groups of public servants, depending on their date of entry into public service. These provisions are set out in the relevant primary and secondary legislation.

Helpful Pension Resources

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Oversees public service pay, pensions and related reforms. Find out more information by clicking here.

Access official circulars outlining public service pension regulations and updates. Find out more information by clicking here. 

The statutory body responsible for overseeing the governance and regulation of higher education institutions in Ireland. Find out more information by clicking here.

Handles complaints and disputes from members and beneficiaries of occupational pension schemes, PRSAs and retirement annuity contracts. Find out more information by clicking here. 

Learn more about your entitlements through the State Pension. Find out more information by clicking here.

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