# Pensions

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Column: Getting financial advice is a good idea, but check the small print

High commissions charged by financial advisors means there is always a conflict of interest when dealing with clients and many are far too well paid for their efforts, writes David Quinn.

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May 22nd 2013, 7:00 AM

# Retirement

Survey finds the majority of people are unaware of pension tax breaks

A survey for Standard Life found that the average adult has a pension of about €4,000 per annum to live on.

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May 16th 2013, 5:43 PM

Voices

Column: Young people should leave school financially literate

How pensions work, how to read a payslip, dealing with personal taxes, how to choose and take out a loan (and how to pay it back), these should all be taught in school, writes Sinead Doherty.

Apr 28th 2013, 8:15 AM

Voices

Aaron McKenna: We need to pay for our pensions to remove the burden on future taxpayers

The only way to ensure the long-term prosperity of our retirees without burdening our children with unfair taxes is to create a state-backed – rather than entirely state funded – pension system that is means tested, writes Aaron McKenna.

Apr 27th 2013, 8:00 AM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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Apr 25th 2013, 4:50 PM

# Pensions

EU's top court says Ireland must pay Waterford Crystal pensions

Ten workers win a major case at the European Court of Justice, which says Ireland is responsible for stepping in.

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Apr 25th 2013, 9:44 AM

# Money Money Money

Rip-off pension charges make a 'huge difference' to your pension pot, says OECD expert

John Martin, who was behind the major OECD study published into Ireland’s pensions timebomb, says private pensions need to start sending regular letters out to people. Here’s why.

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Apr 23rd 2013, 6:55 AM

# need to know

The Evening Fix… now with added dogs comforting people

Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today…

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Apr 22nd 2013, 7:55 PM

# GETTING OLD

Pensions timebomb: Let's link pension age to life expectancy, says expert

People are living longer so it makes sense to increase the pension age beyond 68 – so says the man behind today’s OECD report into Ireland’s pensions.

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Apr 22nd 2013, 6:51 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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Apr 22nd 2013, 4:51 PM

# Pensions

OECD report recommends mandatory pensions for private workers

The report, commissioned by Joan Burton, outlines a range of options for reforming and updating Ireland’s pensions systems.

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Apr 22nd 2013, 2:30 PM

Voices

Column: ‘Over the past five years, I’ve seen the heart being torn from our schools’

Cuts to teachers’ salaries and increased taxation have left some of my colleagues just making ends meet, writes Carmel Hume.

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Apr 15th 2013, 1:00 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.

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Mar 9th 2013, 8:59 AM

# Pensions

Two years' service means ministers now guaranteed to receive pensions

The government was appointed two years ago today – meaning senior ministers now have enough service for a pension.

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Mar 9th 2013, 8:00 AM

Voices

Column: How much does each TD actually cost the State?

The annual pay of ministers and TDs doesn’t come close to recognising the true financial cost of hiring them, writes Sarah O’Neill.

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Mar 3rd 2013, 8:00 AM

# Croke Park II

Public workers have 18 months to retire on 'peak' pay

Staff who retire before August 2014 will receive pensions based on the salary they had before the ‘Croke Park 2′ pay cuts.

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Mar 1st 2013, 3:01 PM

Voices

Column: Croke Park talks show there is no ease up on austerity

Trumpeting their success with the promissory note last week, up against the unions this week. We are not out of the woods yet, not by a long shot, writes Kieran Allen.

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Feb 24th 2013, 8:15 AM

Voices

Column: TDs’ pensions should reflect Ireland’s economic reality

Politicians are just the same as other public servants – and their expenses should be reduced in line with the sacrifices being made across the country, writes Sarah O’Neill.

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Jan 30th 2013, 7:00 PM

# Prime Numbers

Savings, shopping and J.Lo: The week in numbers

Did Irish people get any better at saving in 2012? And how much will the next batch of new TDs pay for a pension?

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Jan 5th 2013, 7:30 PM

# Political Pensions

New TDs will contribute more than double to their pensions

Current TDs contribute 6 per cent of their own salary towards their pension – but that’ll rise to 13 per cent for any new ones.

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Jan 4th 2013, 3:07 PM

# Budget 2013

SIPTU president urges Taoiseach to introduce pensions tax sooner

In a letter to Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Jack O’Connor says that introducing the 41 per cent rate on pensions over €60,000 sooner would obviate the need for certain cuts.

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Dec 8th 2012, 1:09 PM

# Pensions

Finance Minister announces changes to pensions

The reduced USC rate for some of those aged over 70 is to be discontinued, while tax relief on pension contributions will soon only subsidise pension schemes under €60k per annum.

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Dec 5th 2012, 4:27 PM

# Budget 2013

Budget 2013: the main points from today's announcements

Here are the most notable measures announced by Ministers Howlin and Noonan today.

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Dec 5th 2012, 4:21 PM

# Budget 2013

Budget 2013: Four days to go, here is the speculation so far

The Budget is days away and though there has been fewer leaks than last year there’s plenty of speculation. This is what we can expect on Wednesday… definitely, maybe.

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Dec 1st 2012, 8:45 AM

# Pensions

Average pension income for retired women 2/3 that of men

New figures also show that half of male retirees have a supplementary pension, but only a third of woman have one.

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Nov 29th 2012, 6:24 PM

# Leinster House

Oireachtas agenda: CIE debts, employment rights, abortion vote

Today’s business at Leinster House will include a debate on employment rights for immigrants of questionable working status.

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Nov 28th 2012, 9:15 AM

# closed down

Guineys workers still in limbo over pensions

Many of the workers who lost their job when Guiney & Co closed down in September had more than 25 years service – but now their pension remains up in the air.

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Nov 25th 2012, 7:45 AM

# Fraud

NTMA Chief says State Street "perpetrated a fraudulent act"

State Street said the individuals involved in improperly taking commission are no longer with the company.

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Nov 22nd 2012, 1:28 PM

Voices

Column: Why force people to retire at 65, or any age?

Scrapping mandatory retirement means people can contribute to the economy – and their pensions – for as long as they wish, writes Peter Kavanagh.

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Nov 22nd 2012, 7:00 AM

Voices

Aaron McKenna: Large pay packets aren’t an injustice – they’re a reward

Controversy over generous pension arrangements for executives means we risk throwing the baby out with the bathwater.

Nov 17th 2012, 8:15 AM

# Bankers

Labour TD calls for bankers' pay and pensions to be tackled

Labour Party TD for Dublin North Brendan Ryan says the Irish public “will not stand for further cuts in education or other frontline services”.

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Nov 14th 2012, 9:00 PM

# Pensions

Top execs pension contributions 36 times more than other staff

ESRI research shows companies contribute an average of €100,000 for top executives compared to just €2,700 for other employees.

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Nov 14th 2012, 10:10 AM

# Gaeltacht

Half of Údarás na Gaeltachta budget spent on former employees' pensions

Sinn Féin Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh said the government is doing “untold damage” to the future of the Gaeltacht.

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Nov 14th 2012, 8:59 AM

# Bankers

Gilmore says €500,000 salaries for bank executives is "not acceptable"

The Tánaiste’s comments follow the release of figures that show six current executives at the former Anglo Irish Bank earn over half a million euro a year.

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Nov 8th 2012, 12:30 PM