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Courses
Courses
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University Life
University Life
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Accessibility & LanguageRetirement Age
Retirement Age
What Retirement Age applies to me?
(1) New entrants from 1 Jan 2013 enrolled in the “Single Public Service Pension Scheme” (Career Average Pension Scheme):
- Effective 22 December 2020 Circular 24/2020Single Scheme members have an NRA (Normal Retirement Age) of 66. This arrangement applies with immediate effect and until further notice.
- Note: Prior to Circular 24/20 the following applied: Retirement age is initially set at 66 years (from 1 Jan 2014). It will rise in step with statutory SPC age (increases to 67 from 1 Jan 2021 and 68 from 1 Jan 2028).
- SPS Scheme members must retire at the age of 70.
(2) New entrants & Non New Entrants (Pre 1 Jan 2013) enrolled in the “Model /JPS Scheme”:
New Entrant: PUBLIC SERVICE SUPERANNUATION (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 2004
- Minimum retirement Age: 65
- Maximum retirement age: None
Non New Entrant: PUBLIC SERVICE SUPERANNUATION (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 2004/ PUBLIC SERVICE SUPERANNUATION (AGE OF RETIREMENT) ACT 2018:
- Minimum Retirement: Age 60
- Maximum Retirement: Age 70
PUBLIC SERVICE SUPERANNUATION (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 2004 Section 2 defines a new entrant as “..... a person who is not serving in a public service body......... on 31 March 2004 but becomes a public servant on or after 1 April 2004”
