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
Alliance — Lagan 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 TimmsUniversal 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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