Submission 150
April 2008
Green Paper submission
I worked in Ireland for a number of years before permanently emigrating to England in 1996. During my employment in Ireland, I accumulated contributions. I am very settled in England now and will not be returning to Ireland. Therefore I will not need to avail of the contributions that I have accumulated.
I was wondering if it would be possible to transfer the contributions, which I have made to my mother in order that they could be used to increase her pension entitlement. My mother stayed at home and did not go out to work, while she was rearing her family. She played a vital role in bringing me up and ensuring that I completed all of my studies, which have held me in good stead in every aspect of my life and employment. If possible the transfer of my contributions to my mother would be a small recompense for all of the love and attention over the years.
This suggestion would not result in any further liability to the state, as the contributions have already been made and will only be used by the recipient of the contributions not the donor. Any possible entitlement of the donor would be waived by the donor upon transfer. I would be obliged if you could consider the suggestion of transferring un-used contributions from a family member to a mother who stayed at home to rear her family, as part of the pension review process under the Green Paper.
