State pension age should stay at 66 - Fórsa-TASC report The country's largest public sector union, Fórsa, and think-tank TASC have called for a bigger role for the state in report entitled "The Irish State … Business • 24 Feb
Former ombudsman: 'No doubt' pension age needs increase Former Pensions Ombudsman and member of the Retirement Planning Council Paul Kenny has said there is "no doubt" that the pensions age needs to be … Ireland • 08 Oct 21
Proposals on increasing State pension age The Cabinet this evening discussed a proposal to increase the State pension age by three months every year from 2028. Ireland • 08 Oct 21
Public consultation launched on future of State pension The Pensions Commission has launched a four-week public consultation process on the future of State pensions, aimed at putting the national pension system on a … Ireland • 10 Feb 21
Retirees aged 65 no longer to be required to sign on People aged 65 will no longer have to sign on or be genuinely seeking work to receive social welfare income support in the year between … Ireland • 08 Feb 21
Pensions: the thorny issue of Election 2020 Planning ahead for most of us probably doesn't go much further than next year's summer holiday or putting a few bob away for a rainy … Business • 22 Jan 20
Govt accused of 'pension discrimination' against women Fianna Fáil's Niall Collins has accused the Government of pension discrimination against women. Politics • 12 Oct 17
Call for end to mandatory retirement age Age Action Ireland has urged the Oireachtas to bring forward legislation to abolish the mandatory retirement clauses that require workers to retire at age 65. News • 25 Nov 16
€5 increase in State pension and welfare payments The Government has confirmed that the State pension will rise by €5 from next March, bringing the weekly rate to €227. News • 12 Oct 16
No plans to cut state pension - Burton Tánaiste Joan Burton has said the Government is not considering cutting the State pension. Business • 29 Dec 14
Warning on impact of any changes in state pension A Dublin conference has heard that any change to the state pension would have a major impact on the pension plans of people with private … Business • 22 Oct 13
Burton confident of resisting Budget cuts Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton has indicated there will be no cuts in weekly social welfare payments in next month's Budget. News • 27 Sep 13
Revenue collected €36.7 billion in tax last year The Revenue Commissioners collected €36.7 billion in tax last year - an increase of 7% on the 2011 total, while its audit activity raised €359m … Business • 24 Apr 13
<p>Your pension guide</p> Pensions are a blind spot for most people, whether in work or not, whether staff or self-employed. Our easy guide gives you a quick run-through … Business • 01 Feb 11
