02 May 2025
The Irish government has announced that the Automatic Enrolment (AE) into a pension scheme, that was due to be implemented on 30 September 2025, has been delayed until 1 January 2026.
The minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary, welcomed the decision and said the new time frame will allow software developers, payroll professionals and employer’s additional time to prepare for the introduction to ensure everything is ready for a smooth transition. In addition the new proposed date aligns with the start of the new tax year.
Further information on the planned Auto-enrolment retirement savings system for employees, is available form the Department of Social Protection on gov.ie, including:
- What is auto-enrolment?
- How will it work?
- Who will be enrolled?
- What are the contribution rates?
- How are contributions invested?
- Can you opt out or suspend auto-enrolment?
- What happens when you retire?
- What does it mean for employees?
- What do employees need to consider?
- What is the impact on existing pensions?
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