Introduction to Irish Payroll
The Introduction to Irish Payroll course gives you a clear and practical understanding of how payroll is operated in the Republic of Ireland. You’ll learn how PAYE Modernisation works, how tax, USC and PRSI are applied, and what employers must do to stay compliant with Revenue (Irish Tax and Customs).
The session is ideal for UK payroll professionals who now support Irish employees, new starters in Irish payroll roles, or businesses expanding into Ireland for the first time. With real examples and step-by-step explanations, the course helps you build confidence in calculating pay and deductions under Irish rules.
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for:
- Payroll professionals who are new to Irish payroll
- UK teams supporting cross-border employees or multi-country payrolls
- HR, finance and shared service teams handling Irish pay queries
- Anyone needing a clear introduction to Revenue reporting requirements
No prior knowledge of the Irish system is needed – just a working understanding of payroll processes.
What You’ll Achieve
By the end of the course, you will:
- Understand how the PAYE system works in the Republic of Ireland
- Know how tax, USC and PRSI calculations are applied to payroll
- Be confident interpreting Revenue Payroll Notifications (RPNs)
- Understand employer registration, new starter requirements and PAYE Modernisation
- Know how to process common payroll scenarios under Irish legislation
- Be able to check payroll accuracy and answer employee pay queries
- Structure of Irish payroll and employer obligations
- Understanding Revenue’s PAYE Modernisation
- Employer registration and compliance requirements
- How Irish income tax is calculated
- Universal Social Charge (USC): thresholds and rates
- Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) classes and contributions
- How tax credits and rate bands apply
- How to read and apply RPNs
- When new RPNs are issued and what triggers changes
- Handling emergency tax situations
- What information employers must collect
- Reporting requirements for new hires and leavers
- Week 1/Month 1 vs cumulative calculations
- Overtime, bonuses and irregular payments
- Sick pay, maternity rules and other statutory entitlements
- Common queries and how to resolve them
- Payroll submissions and payment deadlines
- Annual reporting requirements
- Record-keeping expectations and common compliance pitfalls
No. The course is designed for beginners.
Yes. PAYE Modernisation is a core part of the training.
Yes. You’ll receive supporting materials and worked examples.
£702.00 +VAT
- CPD-certified 7-hour course
- Clear introduction to Irish PAYE, USC and PRSI
- Practical examples and exercises
- Helps reduce compliance risk when operating in Ireland
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Introduction to Irish Payroll
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