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ℹ️ Weekly pay is capped at €600 for statutory redundancy calculations regardless of your actual pay. Higher ex-gratia payments depend on your employer's policy.
Your Statutory Redundancy Entitlement
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Based on Irish statutory redundancy formula
📅 What To Do Now — Step by Step
Get your RP50 form — your employer must give you a completed RP50 (Redundancy Payment form) at least 2 weeks before your last day. If they don't, request it in writing.
Check your notice period — you're entitled to minimum statutory notice based on your service: 1 week (13 weeks-2 years), 2 weeks (2-5 years), 4 weeks (5-10 years), 6 weeks (10-15 years), 8 weeks (15+ years).
Payment within 2 weeks — your employer must pay your statutory redundancy within 2 weeks of your employment ending.
If employer doesn't pay — apply to the Department of Social Protection via the Gov.ie redundancy payments portal. You have 52 weeks to apply.
Tax back on redundancy — if you also received ex-gratia payments, check your tax position. Statutory redundancy is always tax-free. Use Revenue myAccount to review your tax year.
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📖 Irish Redundancy Law Explained
The Redundancy Payments Acts 1967-2014 govern statutory redundancy in Ireland. You must have worked continuously for the same employer for at least 104 weeks (2 years) to qualify.
The formula: 2 weeks' pay per year of service + 1 bonus week. Weekly pay is capped at €600. So a worker with 10 years' service on €800/week would receive: (10 × 2 + 1) × €600 = €12,600.
Statutory redundancy is completely tax-free. It does not affect Jobseeker's Benefit entitlements (though there may be a waiting period before Jobseeker's Benefit can be claimed).
❓ Redundancy FAQ Ireland
Do I qualify for redundancy pay in Ireland? ▼
You qualify for statutory redundancy if you have worked continuously for the same employer for at least 2 years (104 weeks). You must be an employee (not self-employed), aged 16 or over, and have been dismissed due to genuine redundancy — not misconduct or resignation.
Is statutory redundancy tax-free in Ireland? ▼
Yes — statutory redundancy payments are completely exempt from income tax, USC and PRSI in Ireland. Ex-gratia payments (above statutory) also have generous tax-free exemptions: a basic exemption of €10,160 plus €765 per year of service. Additional reliefs (increased exemption and SCSB) may apply.
Can I negotiate more than statutory redundancy? ▼
Yes — statutory redundancy is the legal minimum. Many employers offer enhanced redundancy packages especially in large-scale redundancies. You can negotiate ex-gratia payments. Any amount above statutory has tax-free exemptions up to certain limits. Consult a solicitor or SIPTU/trade union if negotiating a package.
What happens to my pension when I'm made redundant? ▼
Your pension entitlements are separate from redundancy pay. For occupational pensions, you typically have options: leave benefits deferred, transfer to a new employer's scheme or a Personal Retirement Bond (PRB). You should receive a statement of your pension entitlements within 2 months of leaving. Contact the Pensions Authority (pensionsauthority.ie) if you have concerns.
Can part-time workers claim redundancy? ▼
Yes — part-time workers have exactly the same redundancy rights as full-time workers in Ireland, provided they have 2+ years of continuous service. The weekly pay calculation uses actual weekly pay, which is lower for part-time workers, but the entitlement formula is identical.