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# pensions - Sunday 29 July, 2018
'The State pension wasn't designed to support the lifestyles people have in mind'
Within the complex landscape of pension investment, auto-enrolment provides a compelling case for increasing and encouraging pension take-up, writes Jerry Moriarty.
# pensions - Saturday 12 May, 2018
Injured in The Troubles: 'I don't know whether they're just waiting for us to die off'
Some of those left severely injured in the Troubles are now in their 70s and 80s. They says it’s imperative a special pension be introduced.
# pensions - Wednesday 28 February, 2018
From 2022, workers will be 'auto enrolled' on pension savings schemes
The government has also announced a new “total contributions approach” to pensions from 2020.
# pensions - Tuesday 23 January, 2018
The government will spend €40 million closing the 'pensions gap'
The people impacted, mainly women, lose out on around €30 per week under the measures.
# pensions - Thursday 18 January, 2018
'I never cost the State a penny, but now they're taking part of my pension'
Tens of thousands of people are losing out on receiving a full State pension due to rules that were introduced in 2012.
# pensions - Friday 12 January, 2018
Most women 'don't know how to start a pension' as surveys highlights gender gap
Just over one in three women have a pension, compared to over half of men.
# pensions - Tuesday 19 December, 2017
The State's public service pension liability currently stands at €114.5 billion
The figure was calculated under the assumption that future pension increases will continue to be in line with pay rates
# pensions - Wednesday 18 October, 2017
'I found myself shouting at the radio': War of words between Doherty and O'Dea on pension motion
The Government looks set to lose a vote in the Dáil.
# pensions - Tuesday 17 October, 2017
Varadkar won't support motion which reverses pension cut for taking time out of the workforce
Many are angry that their State pension payments are significantly smaller than they would have been before 2012.
# pensions - Wednesday 27 September, 2017
There's a big difference between how men and women are planning for retirement
A new survey has revealed women are less likely to be putting money aside for old age.
# pensions - Thursday 21 September, 2017
Leo Varadkar: 'The State can’t solve everyone’s problems for them'
An Taoiseach wants workers to be automatically signed up to a private pension.
# pensions - Tuesday 1 August, 2017
Taoiseach says politicians should settle their Dáil bar tab or have it taken from their salaries
The unpaid tabs at the Dáil bar and restaurant amount to €5,000.
# pensions - Sunday 30 July, 2017
The pension is definitely going up and Micheál Martin has dismissed claims he's opposed to rises
“We are working towards increasing the pension in the next budget,” Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said.
# pensions - Wednesday 26 July, 2017
'Vulnerable, scared, overworked and underpaid': A day in the life of an Irish stable worker
A report into the pay and conditions of workers was published yesterday.
# pensions - Saturday 1 April, 2017
'I want to die here, not on some miserable grey street in Manchester' - British expats in Spain fearful of the Brexit effect
Free public healthcare and a state pension guaranteed to increase with inflation are just two of the perks expats could lose when Brexit takes hold.
# pensions - Saturday 25 February, 2017
'Retirement should be an option' - plan to abolish retirement age welcomed
It has received widespread welcome from older people’s’ groups.
# pensions - Monday 23 January, 2017
Cork TD says people should pay €6 a year for travel pass to wipe out Bus Éireann deficit
Jim Daly says he would be vehemently opposed to any reductions in rural services.
# pensions - Thursday 29 December, 2016
The gap between private pensions and public pensions has the government worried
Enda Kenny said Minister Paschal Donohoe will not deal with its strategy for public pay until the Public Pay Commission sends its report.
# pensions - Friday 14 October, 2016
Know your ARFs from your PRSAs? Our guide to when to start a pension
And what the hell is a PIP? An ARF? We got some experts to answer your questions.
# pensions - Sunday 9 October, 2016
"Unacceptable": Fianna Fáil's Budget battle with Varadkar is going down to the wire
The “11th hour” nature of the proposed delay in pension increases is not acceptable, according to Micheál Martin.
# pensions - Sunday 4 September, 2016
Worried about financial security? Here are 7 tips on how to get the right pension
The Money Doctor, John Lowe, explains how to make to most of your money and ensure you have enough to retire on.
# pensions - Monday 1 August, 2016
The top 500 public sector pensions cost €50 million a year
The figures were released to Sinn Féin finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty.
# pensions - Tuesday 19 July, 2016
Poll: Should all employers be required to contribute to their workers' pensions?
A new workplace saving scheme may be introduced to encourage people to save for retirement.
# pensions - Monday 25 January, 2016
The average pension payout for Irish people is just €6,000 per year at present
25% more Irish people are covered by a pension plan now however, compared with 2010, according to a new survey.
# pensions - Sunday 10 January, 2016
Busting the myths of who exactly was inside Dublin's GPO during the Easter Rising...
The GPO Garrison Easter Week, a 30-year labour of love for author Jimmy Wren, aims to say definitively who was present in the landmark building during the seismic events of late April 1916.
# pensions - Monday 7 December, 2015
This chart shows how hard Irish people work for their pensions
Full benefit comes after 43 years of contributions.
# pensions - Thursday 22 October, 2015
Will the State Pension actually be there for me when I retire?
Wondering whether you need to bite the bullet and sign up for a pension? Eamon Dwyer says the State Pension as we know it, might not exist by the time we retire.
# pensions - Thursday 9 July, 2015
Cowen and Bertie under pressure to refuse 'disgusting' pension boosts
Several former cabinet ministers are in line for pension increases under the new public sector pay deal.
# pensions - Sunday 5 July, 2015
Here’s What Happened Today: Sunday
Mick Wallace, Ireland’s asylum system and the Greek referendum had people talking today.
Former ministers to get pension boost, but one thinks the country "isn't ready" yet
Mary Hanafin has said former ministers should be the “very last” people to get an increase.
# pensions - Thursday 2 July, 2015
What's the issue with Greece's pension system?
The main bone of contention in negotiations between Greece and its creditors has been how to resolve the pension system. But why is it such a huge issue?
# pensions - Wednesday 24 June, 2015
Joan slams social welfare fraudsters for 'giving two fingers to their neighbours'
Tens of millions of euro are overpaid each year.
# pensions - Thursday 11 June, 2015
'The day is coming that someone says the game is over for Greece'
The IMF has pulled its team out of talks with the cash-strapped nation.
# pensions - Thursday 28 May, 2015
What do same-sex marriage and pension protection have in common?
A clause should be inserted into the Constitution to ensure pension protection, according to the Professional Insurance Brokers Association.
# pensions - Monday 25 May, 2015
Forcing people to pay for their own retirement will 'put many jobs and businesses at risk'
The government wants a universal pension system – but not everyone thinks that’s a good idea.
# pensions - Tuesday 12 May, 2015
Bertie and Brian got over €80k each last year
The former taoisigh’s annual pensions cannot be cut further, Brendan Howlin has said.
# pensions - Friday 6 March, 2015
Can this new plan halt Ireland’s looming pension crisis?
Our ageing population will mean that the current State pension will become unsustainable, leaving an uncertain future for many of us.
# pensions - Saturday 28 February, 2015
Revenue apologises to 5,000 pensioners after tax blunder
Thousands were charged significantly more tax than they should have been this month.
# pensions - Tuesday 10 February, 2015
Ireland is one of the worst places in Europe to retire right now
A lack of doctors means the country’s rating for healthcare has plunged.
# pensions - Thursday 15 January, 2015
Here’s why AIB staff are warning they might go on strike
The union Unite wants to meet the Finance Minister over the issues.
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Poll: Will you attend a World Meeting of Families event?
FROM TUESDAY, THOUSANDS will flock to Dublin as the World Meeting of Families gets underway.
The main event will be the visit by Pope Francis to Dublin, with events taking place in the Phoenix Park and Croke Park, but there will be a host of other vents taking place throughout the week as part of the Catholic festival.
However, two in particular have grabbed headlines in recent days, when the Vatican’s child protection chairman and the Archbishop of Washington cancelled their appearances.
This evening we’re asking: Will you attend a World Meeting of Families event?
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