Pension Information

There are many problems that exist within the Irish pension ecosystem.  When compared to the pension systems of, say, the U.S and the UK, Ireland’s pension system appears to be archaic at the best of times.  If it were a case of “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” [...]

Many parents make the decision to stay at home with their children, to be involved with their lives as well as avoid high childcare fees and lengthy commutes. The 2022 Census recorded 272,318 people in Ireland who expressed looking after the home or family as their principal economic status.  [...]

A 2023 study from the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland revealed that only 1 in 3 or 33% of adults in Ireland own an investment product other than a pension and/or a residential property.  Of the 67% of adults without an investment product, a whopping 33% stated that they [...]

What is the average pension pot in Ireland? How much should I have in my pension savings to retire comfortably? What will my income be in retirement? The CSO reports that 66% of workers aged 20-69 have some form of pension coverage outside of the state pension. This has [...]

How does an Irish state pension compare to the rest of the world? This is not a straightforward question to answer as pension payments in terms of cash transfer payments are easy to compare but tell us little about the purchasing power of those payments. Table of [...]

In Ireland, the EU, and other developed countries, ageing populations will have a significant impact on the ability of that country to finance state pension provision in its current form.   An ageing population is a population where there are both lower birth rates and a higher life expectancy. In [...]

The government is carrying out a review of the Standard Fund Threshold for pension funds, which could potentially have a big impact on pensions in Ireland. Part of this review process is a public consultation which is now open and will run into next year, with submissions accepted until [...]

While saving towards a pension in Ireland, either through your employer or with a personal savings plan for the self-employed, you will likely be working with a pension provider. Whether it's in the years of contributing to your pension scheme before retirement, or when receiving the benefits afterwards, it [...]

The state pension (contributory)  is paid from the age of 66, if you have made sufficient PRSI contributions. It is not a means tested payment so you can earn other income and still receive a state pension (contributory). Employees in private employment pay compulsory pay related social insurance (PRSI) [...]

A lot of planning goes into ensuring that you will have a pension that can support you in your retirement. But on top of thinking about the value of your pension, how much needs to go into it, there are tax implications which also need to be considered. The [...]