Irish social security contributions to top-up UK NI contribution record

Hi, I lived and worked in Ireland from 2016-2018. Is it possible to use Irish social security contributions to top-up my UK NI contribution record i.e. whether the social insurance contributions I made back in Ireland can count and be combined with national insurance contributions towards a UK state pension? If that is the case what is the procedure? Thank you.

Hi,

Regarding your years in the Republic of Ireland for counting to pension purposes to the UK, you will need to discuss this with the International Pension Centre at the Department for Work and Pensions.

The agreement between both countries relate to social security but they will advise you on all aspects. Once you have spoken to them, you do also have the option of completing these years by paying by making voluntary National Insurance contributions that they may also advise you on.

International Pension Centre

Thank you.