Pensions

Occupational pensions in Ireland
Occupational pensions in Ireland are organised by employers to provide pensions to one or more employees on retirement. What are the rules about occupational pension schemes?

Personal Pensions
There are rules in Ireland that apply to personal pensions. Information on personal pensions for self-employed people or employed people who do not have an occupational pension

Ombudsman for Pensions
Ireland's Ombudsman for Pensions has the power to investigate and determine complaints concerning disputes of fact, law and errors in relation to occupational and other pension schemes.

Personal Retirement Savings Accounts
A Personal Retirement Savings Account (PRSA) is long-term personal retirement account designed to enable you to save for retirement in a flexible manner. Find out more about the rules governing PRSAs.

Taxation of pensions
A comprehensive explanation of how pensions are taxed in Ireland.

How pensions are assessed during a separation/divorce/dissolution
Courts in Ireland have the power to treat pensions as assets. How pensions are divided and explanation of pension adjustment orders.
This document is in: Family and Relationships > Separation, divorce and dissolution

The Pensions Board
The Pensions Board is Ireland's regulatory body for Occupational Pension Schemes and Personal Retirement Savings Accounts (PRSAs).

Civil and public service pension contributions
A pension contribution is payable by civil and public servants. Find out how much the rates for this pension contribution.