Labour Court recommends new pension arrangements The Labour Court has recommended that the general structure of the new pension arrangements at Aer Lingus, which were proposed by the company, be accepted. Business • 03 Jan 13
Labour Court recommends new pension arrangements The Labour Court has recommended that the general structure of the new pension arrangements at Aer Lingus, which were proposed by the company, be accepted. Business • 03 Jan 13
Aer Lingus at Labour Court over pensions row Aer Lingus has warned that there is no way that the current level of pension benefits for staff can be maintained. Business • 17 Dec 12
Aer Lingus at Labour Court over pensions row Aer Lingus has warned that there is no way that the current level of pension benefits for staff can be maintained. Business • 17 Dec 12
Ombudsman criticises 'disgraceful' pension charges Pensions Ombudsman Paul Kenny has described as "disgraceful" instances of excessive charges and commission levied on pension products. News • 16 Nov 12
Ombudsman criticises 'disgraceful' pension charges Pensions Ombudsman Paul Kenny has described as "disgraceful" instances of excessive charges and commission levied on pension products. News • 16 Nov 12
IFG says core businesses performing well IFG has said that its group performance is on track and its core businesses are performing well despite the challenging economic conditions. Business • 14 Nov 12
IFG says core businesses performing well IFG has said that its group performance is on track and its core businesses are performing well despite the challenging economic conditions. Business • 14 Nov 12
Quinn warns against 'hunt' over bankers' pensions Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn has said he would welcome the voluntary reduction of former bankers' pensions. News • 08 Nov 12
Quinn warns against 'hunt' over bankers' pensions Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn has said he would welcome the voluntary reduction of former bankers' pensions. News • 08 Nov 12
Call for reform of pension tax relief system There has been a call for a "root and branch" reform of the tax relief system for pensions. News • 08 Nov 12
Call for reform of pension tax relief system There has been a call for a "root and branch" reform of the tax relief system for pensions. News • 08 Nov 12
TDs urged to back cuts to politicians' pensions Independent TD Mattie McGrath has urged Government backbenchers to support his call for cuts to pensions and lump sums for retiring politicians and public servants. News • 06 Nov 12
TDs urged to back cuts to politicians' pensions Independent TD Mattie McGrath has urged Government backbenchers to support his call for cuts to pensions and lump sums for retiring politicians and public servants. News • 06 Nov 12
AIB asks former directors to take pension cut AIB Chief Executive David Duffy has said that the bank is writing to all people of a senior level who were involved in critical roles from late 2005 to late 2008 in relation to forgoing a portion of their pensions. News • 06 Nov 12
AIB asks former directors to take pension cut AIB Chief Executive David Duffy has said that the bank is writing to all people of a senior level who were involved in critical roles from late 2005 to late 2008 in relation to forgoing a portion of their pensions. News • 06 Nov 12
Deficits higher in biggest DB pension schemes Deficits in the biggest defined benefit pension schemes in Ireland rose by €4 billion in the 12 months to September. Business • 02 Nov 12
Deficits higher in biggest DB pension schemes Deficits in the biggest defined benefit pension schemes in Ireland rose by €4 billion in the 12 months to September. Business • 02 Nov 12
Burton considering cap on tax relief for pensions Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton has said she is interested in having a cap on the level of pension contributions that qualify for the higher rate of tax relief. News • 24 Oct 12
Burton considering cap on tax relief for pensions Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton has said she is interested in having a cap on the level of pension contributions that qualify for the higher rate of tax relief. News • 24 Oct 12
SIPTU says action at Aer Lingus 'probable' SIPTU said it is "more probable than possible" that there will be industrial action at Aer Lingus over the coming weeks in a row over pensions. News • 12 Oct 12
SIPTU says action at Aer Lingus 'probable' SIPTU said it is "more probable than possible" that there will be industrial action at Aer Lingus over the coming weeks in a row over pensions. News • 12 Oct 12
Aer Lingus says staff may only get 4% of pensions Aer Lingus has told the stock exchange that members of the Irish Aviation Superannuation Scheme who have not yet retired could receive as little as 4% of the pensions they expect. News • 09 Oct 12
Aer Lingus says staff may only get 4% of pensions Aer Lingus has told the stock exchange that members of the Irish Aviation Superannuation Scheme who have not yet retired could receive as little as 4% of the pensions they expect. News • 09 Oct 12
Aer Lingus in warning over pension deficit Aer Lingus has told the stock exchange that if the €748 million deficit in its pension scheme is not addressed, members who have not yet retired could receive as little as 4% of the pensions they expected. News • 08 Oct 12
Aer Lingus in warning over pension deficit Aer Lingus has told the stock exchange that if the €748 million deficit in its pension scheme is not addressed, members who have not yet retired could receive as little as 4% of the pensions they expected. News • 08 Oct 12
Unions seek €330m from Aer Lingus and DAA Unions at Aer Lingus and the Dublin Airport Authority say the two companies will have to contribute at least €330m between them to resolve the row over the €750m deficit in their joint pension scheme. News • 05 Oct 12
Unions seek €330m from Aer Lingus and DAA Unions at Aer Lingus and the Dublin Airport Authority say the two companies will have to contribute at least €330m between them to resolve the row over the €750m deficit in their joint pension scheme. News • 05 Oct 12
Nearly €4m paid to former ministers last year New figures show former taoiseach Bertie Ahern surrendered €14,600 of his €83,300 pension last year. News • 29 Sep 12
Nearly €4m paid to former ministers last year New figures show former taoiseach Bertie Ahern surrendered €14,600 of his €83,300 pension last year. News • 29 Sep 12
SIPTU serves strike notice on Aer Lingus SIPTU has served notice of industrial action on Aer Lingus in a row over a €700 million pension scheme deficit. News • 13 Sep 12
SIPTU serves strike notice on Aer Lingus SIPTU has served notice of industrial action on Aer Lingus in a row over a €700 million pension scheme deficit. News • 13 Sep 12
SIPTU serves notice of industrial action on DAA SIPTU has notified the DAA that it will stage industrial action on Monday 1st October if the pensions dispute is not resolved in the meantime. Business • 11 Sep 12
SIPTU serves notice of industrial action on DAA SIPTU has notified the DAA that it will stage industrial action on Monday 1st October if the pensions dispute is not resolved in the meantime. Business • 11 Sep 12
Average pay of worker in small firm is €30,000 An average employee of a small firm earns around €30,000, works between 37 and a half to 39 hours a week and has 21 days holiday a year. Business • 14 Aug 12
Average pay of worker in small firm is €30,000 An average employee of a small firm earns around €30,000, works between 37 and a half to 39 hours a week and has 21 days holiday a year. Business • 14 Aug 12
Govt levy on private pensions 'not helping' A leading pensions expert has said the government's introduction of a 0.6% levy on private pension schemes is making 'a bad situation worse'. Business • 16 Jul 12
Govt levy on private pensions 'not helping' A leading pensions expert has said the government's introduction of a 0.6% levy on private pension schemes is making 'a bad situation worse'. Business • 16 Jul 12
Pensions to benefit lower paid public servants The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin has said that a proposed new pension scheme for public servants will benefit lower paid government employees more than high flyers. Business • 28 Jun 12
Pensions to benefit lower paid public servants The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin has said that a proposed new pension scheme for public servants will benefit lower paid government employees more than high flyers. Business • 28 Jun 12
Cuts for former taoisigh among pension reforms Former taoisigh and other public servants receiving multiple pensions are facing a cut in their income under pension reforms described by Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin as "far-reaching". News • 28 Jun 12
Cuts for former taoisigh among pension reforms Former taoisigh and other public servants receiving multiple pensions are facing a cut in their income under pension reforms described by Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin as "far-reaching". News • 28 Jun 12
Numbers with pension scheme drops 40,000 The Pensions Board has said that it is a matter of serious concern that the number of people with occupational pension schemes has fallen by almost 40,000 since 2010. Business • 22 Jun 12
Numbers with pension scheme drops 40,000 The Pensions Board has said that it is a matter of serious concern that the number of people with occupational pension schemes has fallen by almost 40,000 since 2010. Business • 22 Jun 12
Concern as pension participation numbers fall The Pensions Board has said it is concerned that the number of people with occupational pension schemes has fallen by almost 40,000 since 2010. News • 25 Jun 12
Concern as pension participation numbers fall The Pensions Board has said it is concerned that the number of people with occupational pension schemes has fallen by almost 40,000 since 2010. News • 25 Jun 12
80% of defined benefit pensions in deficit Around 80% of defined benefit pension schemes are currently in deficit and will not be able to pay benefits without taking remedial action, according to The Pensions Board. News • 08 Jun 12
80% of defined benefit pensions in deficit Around 80% of defined benefit pension schemes are currently in deficit and will not be able to pay benefits without taking remedial action, according to The Pensions Board. News • 08 Jun 12
Pensions board sets deadline for tackling deficits The Pensions Board has said that many defined benefit schemes that are in deficit must submit proposals to tackle the deficit by the end of the year. Business • 07 Jun 12
Pensions board sets deadline for tackling deficits The Pensions Board has said that many defined benefit schemes that are in deficit must submit proposals to tackle the deficit by the end of the year. Business • 07 Jun 12
