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Voluntary Deductions

Travel Pass Scheme & Cycle to Work Scheme

The forms for Travel Pass Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme are available on HR's website.
Please contact HR with any queries relating to these schemes.
 

Income Protection Plan, Vol. Personal Accident Scheme, Group Life Plan

Any queries and amendments to these deductions must be emailed to the pensions office. Contact pensions@universityofgalway.ie
 
Further information is available on the Pensions Website
 
 

VHI Health Insurance:

  • The VHI Group Scheme operates annually from April to March.
  • Employees are kindly reminded that they are responsible for ensuring their VHI salary deductions are accurate.
  • Any queries or corrections relating to deductions should be directed to VHI, as the Payroll Office can only process the deductions and is not in a position to amend or advise on VHI‑related matters.
  • To set up payroll deductions, please:
    • Email payroll@universityofgalway.ie to request the VHI Group Scheme Number, and then
    • Contact VHI to complete the setup.
  • All policy changes—including requests to amend or stop salary deductions—must be communicated directly to VHI.
  • Employees taking unpaid leave must contact VHI to arrange an alternative payment method.
  • VHI Contact: Daniel Maher – Daniel.Maher@vhi.ie | 056 444 44 44

St. Anthony's Credit Union:

Any amendments or request for a deduction to be commenced must be informed by the employee to the Credit Union directly:

See further details on their website: https://www.stanthonyscu.ie/ 

Charities / Foundations

Please complete Charity Contribution Authorisation Form and email it to payroll@universityofgalway.ie if you wish to contribute or make amendments for deductions to the following: 

  1.  Galway Hospice Foundation
    • You can request payroll to commence a deduction from your salary for the Galway Hospice Weekly draw
    • You will be deducted €1.27 per week or €5.51 per month from your salary. 
    • Please see further information on the Galway Hospice  website
  2. Galway University Foundation
    • Galway University Foundation has been engaged in generating financial support for the University of Galway's programmes and activities from a range of private individuals and institutions.
    • Please find information about this foundation on the following website: www.guf.ie