> In Ireland, there is a contributory state pension [0] of up to €500 a week, which you are entitled to if you spent enough years in the workforce making tax co

> In Ireland, there is a contributory state pension [0] of up to €500 a week, which you are entitled to if you spent enough years in the workforce making tax contributions. That is exactly what I said or are we not understanding each other? Your pension comes from the taxes on your salary. The existence of private pensions doesn't deny my point. I thought it would be irrelevant to mention them as they exist everywhere.