# Pensions

All time

# bailout talks

'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.

17.0k

106

Jun 11th 2015, 6:32 PM

# the Constitution

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.

12.0k

May 28th 2015, 6:06 AM

# pensioned off

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.

13.5k

May 25th 2015, 10:54 AM

# Pensions

Bertie and Brian got over €80k each last year

The former taoisigh’s annual pensions cannot be cut further, Brendan Howlin has said.

18.7k

118

May 12th 2015, 5:28 PM

Voices

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.

296

Mar 6th 2015, 9:30 AM

# Sorry

Revenue apologises to 5,000 pensioners after tax blunder

Thousands were charged significantly more tax than they should have been this month.

13.7k

Feb 28th 2015, 10:39 AM

# no country for old men

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.

29.5k

Feb 10th 2015, 5:58 PM

# Banking

Here's why AIB staff are warning they might go on strike

The union Unite wants to meet the Finance Minister over the issues.

16.8k

Jan 15th 2015, 5:53 PM

# nest egg

Do you have a pension? You might be forced to get one*

*When the economy gets better and pay goes up.

20.1k

Jan 8th 2015, 7:45 PM

Voices

Opinion: Our state pensions ponzi scheme is nearing a breaking point

The demographic pressures on our welfare system are becoming less and less tomorrow’s problem…

415

129

Jan 3rd 2015, 8:00 AM

# hypothecated

What is the 0.15% pension levy being spent on?

Fianna Fáil aren’t happy with the Government’s answer.

12.4k

Dec 28th 2014, 8:00 AM

# Decision time

Former Waterford Crystal workers unanimously vote in favour of €178m pension deal

The factory in Waterford closed in 2009.

12.4k

Dec 13th 2014, 7:55 PM

# Pay Day

€178m pension deal agreed for Waterford Crystal workers

The workers took on the case when they were laid off from the company in 2009.

6.1k

Dec 9th 2014, 1:41 PM

# Long Time Coming

Pension deal for former Waterford Crystal workers on the table

The factory in Waterford closed in 2009 with the loss of 1,000 jobs.

9.5k

Dec 7th 2014, 12:08 PM

# sucked in

These are the firms with the biggest black holes in their pension schemes

Irish funds are taking more risks with pension money… and those holes are growing.

19.1k

Nov 12th 2014, 12:22 PM

# Halloween

A lot of UK firefighters are out on strike tonight

The strike is due to continue until 4th of November.

9.7k

Oct 31st 2014, 8:26 PM

# budget 2015

Good news if you have a private pension: The levy is on its way out

The levy will be reduced from 2015 and will be abolished at the end of next year.

8.9k

Oct 14th 2014, 2:59 PM

# Battle

Five years on - Waterford Crystal workers speak of struggle to secure pensions

The workers have been campaigning for five years.

9.5k

Aug 23rd 2014, 5:48 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you pay into a private pension scheme?

A large number of people have abandoned their plans – are any of you paying for private pensions?

15.8k

Jul 31st 2014, 9:32 AM

# worker rights

Five years since it closed, the fight for Waterford Crystal pensions takes new turn

Unite trade union said today the dispute will go to the Labour Relations Commission – and hopefully be resolved.

13.2k

Jul 27th 2014, 4:58 PM

# Social Welfare

Here's what the social welfare budget paid for last year

Between pensions, jobseeker’s payments and allowances for children and carers, Joan Burton’s department spend €20.3 billion.

20.3k

Jul 9th 2014, 6:07 PM

# Sky High

'Last opportunity' to resolve Aer Lingus pension dispute

The company says that its decision to accept the hit will defuse the risk of future strikes.

14.3k

Jun 27th 2014, 6:50 PM

# plugging the gap

€780mn airport pension hole: Expert panel urges Aer Lingus and DAA to pay more

The plan may face problems being passed by Aer Lingus shareholders, however.

6.2k

Jun 16th 2014, 2:27 PM

# sit tight

Appealing a social welfare decision? You could be in for a long wait

The average processing time of an appeal is six months.

8.6k

Jun 16th 2014, 7:00 AM

# ch-ch-ch-changes

The RA thinks Irish Cabinets are like the Leitrim football team, and it wants changes

Term limits for ministers, performance-related pay, and giving everyone a say on the Budget… The Reform Alliance has a lengthy political wish-list.

11.8k

Jun 11th 2014, 1:40 PM

# Christoph Mueller

Government fails to derail Aer Lingus chief's pension bump-reports

A trade union called any increase would be “very strange”.

17.9k

May 2nd 2014, 7:55 PM

# All That Glitters

Irish people own €69 million in gold

TCD finance professor says that gold can act as an investment safety blanket in rough economic times.

15.1k

Apr 15th 2014, 3:14 PM

# Defence Forces

'Forced to avail of the Dole': 120 Navy and Army personnel to be made redundant

There is currently a maximum service limit of 21 years for private and corporal personnel.

28.3k

Apr 14th 2014, 6:45 AM

# Chaching

Dozens of retired civil servants receive pensions worth €100k

Minister Brendan Howlin has revealed that 35 receive pensions worth €100,000, with five of those being €118,000.

12.8k

Apr 7th 2014, 8:40 AM

Voices

Column: People will access pension funds early in the UK... will the same happen here?

The UK governmen will now allow all retirees from defined contribution (DC) schemes to take all their money as tax free or taxable cash

Apr 7th 2014, 8:00 AM

Voices

Column: The future for pensions? Lessons to be learned from high-profile case ...

A recent landmark ruling contains lessons that other pension scheme trustees and employers must learn from, writes Samantha McConnell.

136

Apr 4th 2014, 8:00 AM

# Five Years On

VIDEO: The devastating aftermath of the Waterford Crystal factory closure

Four former workers at the plant are trying to highlight the issues they have been dealing with over the last five years – mainly the fact that they still haven’t been given a pension.

17.6k

Apr 1st 2014, 1:22 PM

# pay packet

Aer Lingus paid its chief executive €1.5m in 2013

The annual report also outlines cost savings of €30 million are to be introduced.

11.7k

121

Mar 28th 2014, 8:16 PM

# strike off

High Court halts airport strikes by granting injunction to DAA

Dublin Airport Authority welcomed the decision today which directs SIPTU to withdraw its planned industrial action at Dublin and Cork airports this Friday.

11.5k

Mar 12th 2014, 4:11 PM