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PRSI

Pay-Related Social Insurance (Ireland)

🇮🇪Ireland · Tax Year 2026Reviewed Plain-English
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What is PRSI?

PRSI is Ireland's social insurance — 4% on earnings above €352/week. Funds pensions, maternity benefit, illness benefit, jobseeker support. Class A (most employees) covers the full suite; self-employed Class S is narrower. Separate from USC (Universal Social Charge).

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