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Death in Ireland

The normal procedures for cancellation of New Zealand benefits and pensions apply on the death of a client getting a New Zealand benefit or pension in the Republic of Ireland.

Generally, the Irish authorities will advise International Services of the death of a client in Ireland and International Services will complete the cancellation of the New Zealand benefit or pension.

Note Funeral Grants are not payable for clients who were living in Ireland at the time of their death.

Mandatory Reviews

There are no Mandatory Reviews of New Zealand benefits or pensions in Ireland when the client has died.

For more information see:

Legislation

  • Ending of benefits sections 325-326 Social Security Act 2018
  • Exchange of Information and Mutual Assistance Article 21 Social Welfare (Reciprocity with the Republic of Ireland) Order 1993
  • Other specified provisions not limited section 310M Social Security Act 2018
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The 'Republic of Ireland' means that territory governed by the Government of Ireland.

The contact details for International Services are:

From New Zealand 0800 777 227 (free calling within New Zealand only)

From Australia 1800 150 479

From other countries +64 4 978 1180

Email international_services@msd.govt.nz

Postal

International Services
Ministry of Social Development
PO Box 27178
Wellington 6141
New Zealand

Fax 04 918 0159

Note when calling from overseas replace the '+' with the international direct dial prefix for the country you are in.