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.

By Michelle Hennessy Tuesday 19 Jul 2016, 8:49 AM

Jul 19th 2016, 8:49 AM 19,833 Views 73 Comments

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Image: pension image via Shutterstock

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MINISTER LEO VARADKAR has said a new workplace saving system may be introduced on top of the state pension to encourage people to save for retirement.

This new system could see employers obliged to contribute towards the new scheme, Fora reported yesterday.

So we want to know what you think: Should all employers be required to contribute to their workers’ pensions?

Poll Results:

Yes (8648)

No (2430)

I'm not sure (638)

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Poll: Should all employers be required to contribute to their workers' pensions?