Ireland to increase minimum wage and launch auto-enrolment pension scheme from New year

Ireland to increase minimum wage and launch auto-enrolment pension scheme from New year

Ireland will implement significant wage increases and pension reforms beginning tomorrow, January 1, as part of the government’s budget decisions aimed at improving workers’ living standards amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The national minimum wage will rise for workers over the age of 20, providing direct relief to thousands employed on low incomes. The increase … Read more

Ireland to roll out auto-enrolment pension scheme in September 2025

Ireland to roll out auto-enrolment pension scheme in September 2025

Ireland will roll out the auto-enrolment (AE) pension scheme on September 30, 2025, confirmed Heather Humphreys, the minister for social protection. She further said the full details of the scheme would be revealed in the Budget on October 1. “People will have more money, more comfort in their retirement. It’s good for the economy, good … Read more

Two in five adults in Ireland unaware of upcoming pension auto-enrolment scheme: Survey

Two in five adults in Ireland unaware of upcoming pension auto-enrolment scheme: Survey

Two out of every five adults in Ireland without a pension are unaware of the Government’s plans for an auto-enrolment (AE) pension scheme, according to a new research. The AE pension scheme aims to automatically enrol workers into a pension to increase retirement savings. Research by iReach, conducted on behalf of insurance broker Gallagher, found … Read more