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13 November, 2026 / 09:55

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Social security agreement between Moldova and Ireland signed in Dublin, in presence of Moldovan president

The Presidency of the Republic of Moldova

Moldova and Ireland signed the Social Security Agreement today, November 11, in Dublin, in the presence of President Maia Sandu and Ireland’s Prime Minister, Micheál Martin. The document guarantees the pension rights of citizens who have worked legally in both countries.

The agreement was signed by Labour and Social Protection Minister Natalia Plugaru and Ireland’s Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary.

The document allows insurance periods completed in Moldova and Ireland to be aggregated. Thus, years of employment in both countries will be taken into account when establishing entitlement to a pension, while citizens will retain the rights for which they have contributed, regardless of the country in which they worked.

Individuals who meet the conditions laid down in the legislation of both countries will be eligible for an old-age pension, a disability pension resulting from a general illness, a pension and allowance for work accidents or occupational diseases, as well as a survivor’s pension. The provisions of the agreement will apply after it is ratified by both countries.

The agreement will benefit approximately 30,000 citizens of Moldova who live and work in Ireland.

The signing took place during President Maia Sandu’s meeting with Prime Minister Micheál Martin, on the eve of the European Political Community Summit, hosted by Ireland. The discussions focused on bilateral relations and Moldova’s path towards accession to the European Union, in the context of Ireland holding the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU during semester.

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