Govt publishes bill paving way for pension auto-enrolment The Government has published a bill which will pave the way for 800,000 workers to be brought into a pension scheme for the first time. Business • 05 Apr 24
Govt publishes bill paving way for pension auto-enrolment The Government has published a bill which will pave the way for 800,000 workers to be brought into a pension scheme for the first time. Business • 05 Apr 24
More women than men will rely on State pension - survey More women than men will rely on the State pension when they retire, new research suggests. Business • 05 Mar 24
More women than men will rely on State pension - survey More women than men will rely on the State pension when they retire, new research suggests. Business • 05 Mar 24
A third of workers have no cover outside of State pension 68% of workers aged between 20 and 69 have some form of pension cover outside of the State pension, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 26 Feb 24
A third of workers have no cover outside of State pension 68% of workers aged between 20 and 69 have some form of pension cover outside of the State pension, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 26 Feb 24
Putting off auto-enrolment pension scheme 'not an option' The State's new auto-enrolment pension scheme will be delivered in 2024 with the first enrolments expected by the end of this year, the Minister for Social Protection has pledged. Ireland • 01 Feb 24
Putting off auto-enrolment pension scheme 'not an option' The State's new auto-enrolment pension scheme will be delivered in 2024 with the first enrolments expected by the end of this year, the Minister for Social Protection has pledged. Ireland • 01 Feb 24
Pensions - McGrath to review Standard Fund Threshold The Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has started a targeted review of the Standard Fund Threshold (SFT) regime. Business • 14 Dec 23
Pensions - McGrath to review Standard Fund Threshold The Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has started a targeted review of the Standard Fund Threshold (SFT) regime. Business • 14 Dec 23
Irish citizens not confident of their pension coverage Just one in every three Irish citizens are confident that their public and occupational pension can ensure their standard of living in retirement, new research has revealed. Business • 28 Nov 23
Irish citizens not confident of their pension coverage Just one in every three Irish citizens are confident that their public and occupational pension can ensure their standard of living in retirement, new research has revealed. Business • 28 Nov 23
Pensions 'best show in town' for tax relief Investing in a pension is the 'best show in town' for mitigating against personal taxation, according to one investment specialist. Business • 28 Sep 23
Pensions 'best show in town' for tax relief Investing in a pension is the 'best show in town' for mitigating against personal taxation, according to one investment specialist. Business • 28 Sep 23
62% of pension holders worry about not saving enough Only 46% of people understand how pensions work, while just 39% are aware of the tax breaks associated with having a pension, new research from Bank of Ireland reveals. Business • 27 Sep 23
62% of pension holders worry about not saving enough Only 46% of people understand how pensions work, while just 39% are aware of the tax breaks associated with having a pension, new research from Bank of Ireland reveals. Business • 27 Sep 23
Lack of knowledge about pension auto-enrolment - survey New research has found that the public's knowledge of Government plans to introduce pension auto-enrolment are poor, with 70% of people surveyed stating they were unaware. Business • 22 Aug 23
Lack of knowledge about pension auto-enrolment - survey New research has found that the public's knowledge of Government plans to introduce pension auto-enrolment are poor, with 70% of people surveyed stating they were unaware. Business • 22 Aug 23
Explainer: Why has the value of my pension pot dropped? Have you received your pension statement lately? Well if so, you may have noticed a drop in its value over the past year. Business • 23 Jul 23
Explainer: Why has the value of my pension pot dropped? Have you received your pension statement lately? Well if so, you may have noticed a drop in its value over the past year. Business • 23 Jul 23
Call to set State pension at 34% of average earnings A new campaign launched today is calling for the Government to honour its commitment to introduce a State pension rate of 34% of average earnings. Ireland • 19 Jun 23
Call to set State pension at 34% of average earnings A new campaign launched today is calling for the Government to honour its commitment to introduce a State pension rate of 34% of average earnings. Ireland • 19 Jun 23
Paris cleaning up after pension street protests The municipal authorities in Paris are continuing a clean-up operation following street protests over pension reform in the French capital yesterday. Pensions • 07 Apr 23
Paris cleaning up after pension street protests The municipal authorities in Paris are continuing a clean-up operation following street protests over pension reform in the French capital yesterday. Pensions • 07 Apr 23
Protesters target Paris bistro favoured by Macron Clashes have erupted in Paris next to a brasserie favoured by French President Emmanuel Macron as protesters set bins on fire and smashed two banks during demonstrations against pension reform. Europe • 06 Apr 23
Protesters target Paris bistro favoured by Macron Clashes have erupted in Paris next to a brasserie favoured by French President Emmanuel Macron as protesters set bins on fire and smashed two banks during demonstrations against pension reform. Europe • 06 Apr 23
IFAC recommends Govt sets up State pension fund The Government has been urged by budgetary watchdog the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council to take steps now to ensure State and public sector pensions are funded into the future. Business • 30 Mar 23
IFAC recommends Govt sets up State pension fund The Government has been urged by budgetary watchdog the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council to take steps now to ensure State and public sector pensions are funded into the future. Business • 30 Mar 23
Total value of Irish pensions fell almost 16% in 2022 The total value of Irish pensions fell by almost 16% last year, according to new figures. Business • 28 Mar 23
Total value of Irish pensions fell almost 16% in 2022 The total value of Irish pensions fell by almost 16% last year, according to new figures. Business • 28 Mar 23
66% of workers have some form of pension coverage - CSO Two thirds of people aged between 20 and 69 had some form of private pension on top of the state pension, according to a report from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 23 Feb 23
66% of workers have some form of pension coverage - CSO Two thirds of people aged between 20 and 69 had some form of private pension on top of the state pension, according to a report from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 23 Feb 23
Rising bond yields in 2022 shore up DB pension schemes The rising interest rate environment and subsequent increase in bond yields helped to shore up the funding positions of the defined benefit (DB) pension schemes of ISEQ companies in 2022. Business • 14 Feb 23
Rising bond yields in 2022 shore up DB pension schemes The rising interest rate environment and subsequent increase in bond yields helped to shore up the funding positions of the defined benefit (DB) pension schemes of ISEQ companies in 2022. Business • 14 Feb 23
Increase in pensionable pay and pensions at An Post The Communications' Workers Union (CWU) has welcomed a Labour Court recommendation that pensionable pay and pensions at An Post should be increased. Business • 30 Jan 23
Increase in pensionable pay and pensions at An Post The Communications' Workers Union (CWU) has welcomed a Labour Court recommendation that pensionable pay and pensions at An Post should be increased. Business • 30 Jan 23
Ibec sounds warning about pensions auto enrolment plan If automatic enrolment in pensions is not handled correctly then our entire pensions framework is under threat, businesses have told an Oireachtas committee. Business • 25 Jan 23
Ibec sounds warning about pensions auto enrolment plan If automatic enrolment in pensions is not handled correctly then our entire pensions framework is under threat, businesses have told an Oireachtas committee. Business • 25 Jan 23
Govt urged to introduce pension auto-enrolment soon The Pensions Authority is expected to tell the Oireachtas Social Protection Committee today that the Government should introduce pension automatic enrolment as quickly as possible. Business • 18 Jan 23
Govt urged to introduce pension auto-enrolment soon The Pensions Authority is expected to tell the Oireachtas Social Protection Committee today that the Government should introduce pension automatic enrolment as quickly as possible. Business • 18 Jan 23
Low sustainability weighs on pension performance Ireland's pension system ranking has dropped one place to 14th in the 2022 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index. Business • 11 Oct 22
Low sustainability weighs on pension performance Ireland's pension system ranking has dropped one place to 14th in the 2022 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index. Business • 11 Oct 22
Royal London Ireland to enter pensions market Royal London Ireland is to begin offering pension products here in a move that will increase competition in the market. Business • 26 Sep 22
Royal London Ireland to enter pensions market Royal London Ireland is to begin offering pension products here in a move that will increase competition in the market. Business • 26 Sep 22
CCPC survey shows gaps remain in pension planning New research shows that significant gaps remain in Irish pension planning, with 38% of people surveyed having no pension in place. Business • 20 Sep 22
CCPC survey shows gaps remain in pension planning New research shows that significant gaps remain in Irish pension planning, with 38% of people surveyed having no pension in place. Business • 20 Sep 22
Pension age stays at 66, carers included in new reforms The State pension age will remain at 66 and people will be offered the choice to work until 70 in return for higher payments, Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys has confirmed. Ireland • 20 Sep 22
Pension age stays at 66, carers included in new reforms The State pension age will remain at 66 and people will be offered the choice to work until 70 in return for higher payments, Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys has confirmed. Ireland • 20 Sep 22
People pushing out retirement plans - survey A new survey shows that more than two in five people in Ireland without a pension have either delayed starting one or delayed their planned retirement date due to the cost-of-living crisis. Business • 19 Sep 22
People pushing out retirement plans - survey A new survey shows that more than two in five people in Ireland without a pension have either delayed starting one or delayed their planned retirement date due to the cost-of-living crisis. Business • 19 Sep 22
