Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 86884

Social Security Benefits: Northern Ireland

Tabled: 30 October 2025
Answered: 5 November 2025

Question

Sorcha Eastwood

AllianceLagan Valley

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how income earned by Northern Ireland residents in the Republic of Ireland is treated for (a) Universal Credit and (b) contributory pension entitlements.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
Universal Credit in Northern Ireland is administered by the Department for Communities (DfC). DfC is responsible for how income earned by Northern Ireland residents in the Republic of Ireland is treated for the purposes of Universal Credit and contributor...

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