Sinn Féin accuses Govt of 'Trojan horse' pension plan A Government plan to introduce a flexible pension age has been branded as a "Trojan horse" to increase the pension age by stealth by the … Ireland • 20 Sep 22
When is a good time to retire? Claire speaks to Aonghus McAnally, Pete Finn, Builder, Eilish O'Carroll, Actor, Prof. Rose Anne Kenny, Geriatrician, Ian Kehoe, Editor, The Currency claire byrne live • 07 Apr 22
New social welfare increases come into effect this week All social welfare weekly payments will increase this week with the increased payments benefitting an estimated 1.3 million pensioners, people with disabilities, carers, lone parents … Business • 01 Jan 22
CIE commences implementation of pension reforms CIE has commenced implementation of pension reforms - including increasing the minimum retirement age from 60 to 63 - in a pension scheme for managers … Business • 28 May 21
Trustees of CIE pension scheme could face prosecution The Pensions Authority has warned the trustees of a CIE pension scheme that they could face prosecution if they fail to submit a funding proposal … Business • 29 Apr 21
Parties urged to think long-term on pensions The head of the Society of Actuaries in Ireland has warned against making short-sighted changes to the State pension system. Campaign Daily • 27 Jan 20
French energy workers cut power to Rungis food market French energy workers protesting against President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform cut power to Rungis international food market and surrounding area, the CGT union's energy branch … Europe • 21 Jan 20
New pension scheme must be State controlled - Burton A new scheme to enrol private sector workers automatically in a pension scheme from 2022 must not be privatised but remain under State control, Labour's … Politics • 31 Oct 19
Women face continued gender pension gap - ESRI Women's pensions are up to a third lower than those of retired men, according to the latest research from the Economic and Social Research Institute. Ireland • 11 Sep 19
UK pension rules discriminate against transgender - ECJ The European Union's top court has ruled against a British law preventing a transgender woman from claiming a pension as a woman before her marriage … Europe • 26 Jun 18
'Auto enrolment' among Government's pension reforms From 2022 employees without private pensions will be enrolled automatically in a retirement savings scheme, under new pension reforms announced by the Government. Business • 28 Feb 18
56% of people expect to be mortgage free on retirement New research shows that only 56% of people surveyed expect to be mortgage free when they retire, with 9% saying they would be mortgage free … Business • 22 Sep 17
Government loses vote in Dáil The Government has lost a Dáil vote after its amendment to a Sinn Féin motion on pension equality legislation was defeated. Government • 08 Dec 16
47% of workforce will only receive State pension 47% of the Irish workforce will only receive a state pension worth €230 per week when they retire, according to the Pensions Authority. News • 20 Jul 16
Irish pension funds see gains of 2.7% for May Irish pension funds gained an average of 2.7% during May, with strong performances from all of the main managed funds, according to research from Rubicon … Business • 02 Jun 16
Irish pension funds see return of 0.3% in April Irish pension funds gained 0.3% on average during April, new figures from Rubicon Investment Consulting show. Business • 05 May 16
Experts recommend rise in airport staff pensions An expert panel has recommended that the Dublin and Shannon Airport Authorities should increase their pension contributions for staff nearing retirement and those on low … Ireland • 09 Mar 15
Tesco shares rise as cost cutting plans announced Tesco plans to sell assets and cut hundreds of millions of pounds of costs to fund lower prices in store as part of its plan … Business • 08 Jan 15
Tánaiste denies reported plans to cut pensions Tánaiste Joan Burton has said the Government is not considering cutting the state pension. News • 29 Dec 14
SIPTU members vote against DAA pension proposals SIPTU members at the Dublin Airport Authority have rejected management proposals relating to the organisation’s pension scheme. Business • 15 Dec 14
Aer Lingus shareholders back pension proposal Aer Lingus has gained shareholder approval for its proposed €190.7m contribution to its pension scheme, which is currently in deficit. Business • 11 Dec 14
Aer Lingus shareholders vote for pension payment Shareholders at Aer Lingus have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a plan to make a once-off payment of €191m to a new pension scheme. News • 10 Dec 14
Cabinet agrees Waterford Crystal pension deal The Cabinet has signed-off on a deal for former Waterford Crystal workers that will involve lump-sum payments of €1,200 per year of service in what … News • 09 Dec 14
Agreement close on Waterford Crystal pensions A pension deal for former Waterford Crystal workers is being finalised and full details are expected to be known during the week. News • 09 Dec 14
Ryanair undecided if it will back Aer Lingus deal Ryanair has yet to decide whether to back a deal to end a long-running pension dispute at Aer Lingus that is seen as key to … Business • 27 Nov 14
