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Redundancy calculator Ireland — your statutory lump sum from your dates and weekly pay, the way the Department works it out
Short answer. Enter the day you started, your last day and your gross weekly pay: you see your years of service, the weeks' pay due and your tax-free statutory redundancy, counted exactly like the Department of Social Protection's worked examples. Who qualifies: 104 weeks' continuous service over age 16, Class A PRSI, and the job no longer exists (Department of Enterprise — Redundancy Payments).
- Notice of redundancy from your employer — at least 2 weeks beforetype the date
- Ask for the written statement of your lump sum — a week beforetype the date
- Last day to complain to the WRC if you're not paid — 12 months aftertype the date
Check your own case.
The 2 weeks' notice and the one-year time limit come from enterprise.gov.ie and Citizens Information; the reminder a week before is ours.
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Statutory redundancy · €600 ceiling
Your statutory redundancy lump sum — years of service, weeks' pay and the €600 ceiling
Your start date, your last day, your gross weekly pay and any lay-off days in the last three years. You see your reckonable service, the weeks' pay due and the tax-free lump sum — and a letter asking your employer to confirm it in writing.
- Send the letter: ask your employer to confirm the amount and the payment date in writing, with a statement of how it was worked out.
- Check the rest of your final pay: notice or pay in lieu (1–8 weeks by service), holiday pay for leave not taken, and any top-up.
- Not paid? Form RP77 to your employer, then the Department of Social Protection; a dispute goes to the Workplace Relations Commission within a year.
Arithmetic as in the Department of Social Protection's worked examples: days from start to end inclusive, minus non-reckonable days, ÷ 365 to two decimals; 2 weeks' pay per year plus 1 bonus week; weekly pay up to €600; no statutory payment under 104 weeks' service. Minimum notice from the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act 1973, s. 4. Leaves out service before age 16, average overtime and pay changes; an estimate, not legal advice.
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Tell me your dates and your weekly pay and I'll work out your statutory redundancy.
The letter below asks your employer to confirm it in writing.
Deadlines
The rules, with the source
| What | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who qualifies | 104 weeks' continuous service over age 16, Class A PRSI, and the job no longer exists | Department of Enterprise — Redundancy Payments |
| How much | 2 weeks' gross pay per year of service + 1 bonus week | Redundancy Payments Acts; Department of Enterprise |
| Weekly pay ceiling | €600 a week (€31,200 a year), even if you earn more | Citizens Information; Department of Enterprise |
| Part-years | Service in days ÷ 365: 23 years 40 days = 23.11 years | Department of Social Protection — worked examples |
| Not counted | In the last 3 years: lay-off, strike, illness over 26 weeks, work injury over 52 weeks | Citizens Information |
| Tax | Statutory redundancy is tax-free | Citizens Information |
| Minimum notice | Under 2 years 1 week; 2–5 years 2; 5–10 years 4; 10–15 years 6; 15+ years 8 | Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act 1973, s. 4 |
National law, the same everywhere in the State. Many employers pay more on top (a 'top-up'); only the statutory amount is a legal right unless your contract or a collective agreement says otherwise.
Step by step
What to do, in order
1
Enter your dates
Your first day, your last day and any lay-off or strike days in the last 3 years.
2
Enter your weekly pay
Gross, with regular overtime; monthly pay ÷ 4.33. Counted up to €600.
3
Send the letter
Ask your employer to confirm the amount and the payment date in writing.
Questions
How is statutory redundancy calculated in Ireland?
Two weeks' gross pay for every year of service plus one bonus week. Part of a year counts in days ÷ 365, and weekly pay is counted up to €600. Example: 23 years and 40 days at €600 a week = 47.22 weeks × €600 = €28,332.
Is redundancy pay tax-free in Ireland?
The statutory lump sum is tax-free. Pay in lieu of notice and holiday pay are taxed as normal pay, and part of an extra (ex gratia) payment may be taxable — check Revenue's guidance on lump sums.
What is the redundancy cap in Ireland?
€600 a week, or €31,200 a year. If you earn €800 a week, your statutory redundancy is still worked out on €600.
Do part-time employees get redundancy?
Yes, if you have 104 weeks' continuous service and pay Class A PRSI — the hours don't matter. Your normal weekly pay is used.
What if my employer doesn't pay?
Write to them first. Then apply to your employer on form RP77; if the employer can't pay or is insolvent, the Department of Social Protection can pay from the Social Insurance Fund. A dispute goes to the Workplace Relations Commission within one year.
Is it free? Do I need to sign up?
It's free and you don't need an account: fill it in and download. With a free account you can save a copy to your Layers and come back to it later.
Official sources
- Redundancy Payments Act 1967 (as amended) — Irish Statute Book
- Department of Enterprise — Redundancy Payments
- gov.ie (Department of Social Protection) — Redundancy Calculation Examples
- gov.ie (Department of Social Protection) — Redundancy Payments Scheme
- Citizens Information — How much redundancy pay will I get?
- Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act 1973, s. 4 — Irish Statute Book
Other documents
Keep the papers in one place
Letters, receipts and notices in one folder you can share with family or a lawyer. The templates and the editor are free; Layers is free for up to 20 people.
An estimate under the Redundancy Payments Acts, not legal advice. Your employer's written statement and the Department of Social Protection decide the actual amount.