Ireland: Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

The Pensions Authority has released its 2025 supervisory findings, revealing critical governance gaps that trustees must address before the upcoming scheme authorisation regime. With master trusts facing authorisation in 2027, followed by DC schemes in 2028 and DB schemes in 2029, the report's expectations around documentation, risk management, and active oversight will directly inform authorisation standards.

Understanding the Workplace Relations Commission adjudication process is crucial for both employers and employees navigating employment disputes in Ireland. This guide walks through each stage of the WRC process, from the initial complaint submission through mediation, the formal hearing, and potential appeals. Learn what to expect at each step and how to effectively prepare for an adjudication hearing.

The Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 (Act) came into force on 29 June 2026. The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has published a code of practice (Code), also operative since 29 June 2026...

The Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (“FSPO”) published its annual Overview of Complaints on 25 March 2026, highlighting trends in complaint volumes and sector-specific issues. The Overview provides useful insights for financial service providers.

On 25 March 2026, the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (“FSPO”) published its Overview of Complaints for 2025 (“Overview”). The Overview provides a summary of the complaints made to the FSPO and reports the trends and patterns in complaints made.

This spring update from our Pensions Group covers topical issues in pensions law including the latest news on automatic enrolment and IORP II...

As 2025 ends, we reflect on the significant Irish employment and pensions law developments of this year.

As we approach the end of 2025, we take a moment to reflect on the key employment law developments and market trends that have shaped the year.

The Government's Gender Pay Gap Portal launched on a voluntary basis only for 2025 in partnership with IBEC and the 30% Club, enabling member employers to submit reports via the portal.