Auto-enrolment

The Irish government's auto-enrolment pension plan is being rolled out on 1 January, 2026. 


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Auto-enrolment for employees & employers

I'm an employee

Find out what auto-enrolment means for employees, and whether or not you will be impacted by the rollout of auto-enrolment pensions in Ireland.

I'm an employer

Employers will need to align with auto-enrolment by 2026 - find out how you can manage this transition. 

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Get informed on auto-enrolment

The complete guide to auto-enrolment

If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be auto-enrolled in January 2026. Get auto-enrolment ready with our comprehensive guide to auto-enrolment pensions in Ireland.

Further pensions information

No matter your age, you should have a retirement plan in place to supplement the State Pension. Whether or not you’re auto-enrolled, discover more about pensions in Ireland with our guides.

Your auto-enrolment questions answered

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