Military law
PAY, PENSIONS and ENTITLEMENTS
Legal advice and representation for serving and former members of the Irish Defence Forces in disputes concerning pay, pensions, allowances and other service-related entitlements.
When should you seek legal advice?
You should consider obtaining legal advice if you believe you have been incorrectly denied pay, pension benefits, allowances or another service-related entitlement, if an entitlement has been reduced or withdrawn, or if you are unsure whether a decision affecting your financial or service benefits has been made correctly.
What should you do now?
Keep all documents relating to the pay, pension, allowance or entitlement in dispute, including payslips, pension statements, correspondence, calculations, decisions and relevant service records. Make a clear note of when the issue arose and any deadline for seeking a review, correction or appeal.
documents that may be useful
- Payslips or pension statements
- Correspondence about the entitlement
- Relevant decisions or calculations
- Service records
- Allowance or benefit documentation
- Previous submissions or requests for review
- Details of any review, correction or appeal deadline
How o'Regan little solicitors llp can help
O’Regan Little Solicitors LLP can advise on disputes concerning pay, pensions, allowances and other service-related entitlements, review relevant calculations and decisions, assist with submissions or requests for review, and advise on available challenge options where an entitlement may have been incorrectly withheld, reduced or refused.
Frequently asked questions
When should I get legal advice about a pay or pension dispute?
You should consider obtaining advice if you believe pay, pension benefits, allowances or another service-related entitlement has been incorrectly calculated, withheld, reduced or refused, particularly where the issue may have a significant financial effect.
Can a decision about pay, pensions or allowances be challenged?
Depending on the circumstances, there may be review, correction, appeal or other challenge options available. The appropriate route will depend on the decision made, the applicable scheme or procedure and any relevant time limits.
What documents should I bring to an initial consultation?
Bring or send relevant payslips or pension statements, correspondence, calculations, decisions, service records, allowance or benefit documentation, previous review requests and details of any applicable deadline.
Facing a Pay, Pension or Entitlements Dispute?
Speak with O’Regan Little about the decision, calculation or entitlement in dispute and any review, correction or appeal deadline you are facing.