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Irish statutory redundancy: practical guide
This guide explains how to use the Count.ie irish statutory redundancy. Estimate reckonable-service entitlement within the weekly pay cap. Follow the inputs, method and worked example below, then compare your own scenario.
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Open the Irish statutory redundancy calculatorWhat to prepare
- Use the contract, pay records, service dates and applicable working pattern.
- Identify the relevant jurisdiction, rule date and employee category.
- Separate contractual arrangements from statutory minima and employer-cost estimates.
Understand the inputs
The calculation method
Two weeks per reckonable year plus one bonus week, weekly pay capped at €600, with at least two qualifying years.
Worked example
Illustrative inputs and their result.
Example inputs
- Reckonable years including partial year
- 5.5
- Normal weekly gross pay (€)
- 800
- I have verified statutory redundancy eligibility
- No
Calculated example result
- Statutory Redundancy
- €0.00
- Redundancy Weeks
- 0
How to interpret the result
A payroll or employment estimate does not determine a legal entitlement by itself. Contract terms, eligibility, service history and specific statutory exceptions can matter.
Compare the same role and working pattern when changing a pay or staffing assumption. Confirm statutory questions with the cited guidance or a qualified adviser.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Do not mix weekly, monthly and annual pay without converting consistently.
- Check whether service dates and working days are included as the method requires.
- Do not assume all employees share the same eligibility or contribution treatment.
Assumptions and sources
Rates/conditions reviewed against the linked official sources on 5 October 2026. Confirm the stated scope before relying on the result.
Rules checked . This date comes from the tool’s review notes and applies only to its documented scope, not to every selectable scenario.
Sources and further information
If your case falls outside this scope, use a more suitable calculator or contact us about an unclear method.