Introduction
The Homemaker's Scheme makes it easier for a homemaker to qualify for the State Pension (Contributory).
A homemaker, for the purposes of the Homemaker’s Scheme (which was introduced from 6 April 1994), is a man or woman who provides full-time care for a child under age 12 or an ill or disabled person aged 12 or over.
Rules
Under the Homemaker's Scheme any years that you spent as a homemaker (since 6 April 1994) are ignored or disregardedwhen working out your yearly average contributions for a State Pension (Contributory). To be eligible, you must:
- Permanently live in the State (except in cases where provisions under EU or posted worker regulations apply)
- Be aged under 66
- Have started insurable employment or self-employment on or after the age of 16 and before the age of 56
- Not work full-time, however, you can work and earn less than €38 gross per week
- Care full-time for a child under 12 or an ill or disabled person
- Link to DSP website for More Information ,
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