Maia Sandu to Visit Dublin for Moldova-Ireland Pension Agreement

Maia Sandu is travelling to Dublin once again

The social security agreement between the Republic of Moldova and Ireland is due to be signed on 11 November, in the presence of President Maia Sandu and Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin. The document will allow for the length of service accumulated in both countries to be taken into account when determining pension entitlements.

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The provisions apply to citizens who have worked legally in both the Republic of Moldova and Ireland. Insurance periods completed in both countries will be combined to meet the conditions for retirement. Each country will calculate and pay the pension in proportion to the insurance periods completed on its territory.

The agreement covers not only old-age pensions but also disability benefits, including those resulting from accidents at work and occupational diseases, as well as survivors’ pensions. Approximately 30,000 citizens of the Republic of Moldova live in Ireland.

Prior to the signing ceremony, Maia Sandu will hold a bilateral meeting with Micheál Martin. Ireland currently holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union and is hosting the European Political Community summit.

On Thursday, 12 November, the Head of State will attend the European Political Community summit in Dublin. The meeting will bring together heads of state and government from nearly 50 European countries. Discussions are set to focus on European security, stability and cooperation. Maia Sandu will hold meetings with several European leaders, with discussions aimed at advancing the Republic of Moldova’s accession to the EU and strengthening security partnerships.

The European Political Community was established in 2022, following the outbreak of Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine. The platform brings together leaders from nearly 50 European states and representatives of European institutions. Summits are held twice a year. The Republic of Moldova hosted this meeting on 1 June 2023 in Bulboaca.

This is Maia Sandu’s second visit to Ireland in 2026. In April, the Head of State paid an official visit to Dublin, during which an agreement on the mutual recognition and exchange of driving licences was signed.

This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.

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