News archive

28 February 2019
Appointments to the Pensions Council
Thursday 28 February 2019: The Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill two vacancies on the Pensions Council.
1 February 2019
The Pensions Authority is seeking to recruit a Higher Executive Officer - Software Developer
Friday 1 February 2019: The Pensions Authority is seeking to recruit a Higher Executive Officer - Software Developer
31 January 2019
International Organisation of Pension Supervisors (IOPS) Public Consultation on ESG
Thursday 31 January 2019: On Monday 28 January 2019, IOPS launched their public consultation on the draft “IOPS Supervisory guidelines on the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in the investment...
1 October 2018
IORP II Considerations for Trustees
Monday 1 October 2018: The Pensions Authority publishes information to give trustees an understanding of the breadth of their responsibilities arising from the provisions of the IORP II Directive.
11 September 2018
Automatic Enrolment Regional Consultation Seminars
Tuesday 11 September 2018: As part of the ongoing consultation process in relation to the Automatic Enrolment (AE) Retirement Savings System for Ireland and the Strawman proposals in this regard...
7 September 2018
New EIOPA and ECB reporting requirements
Friday 7 September 2018: New reporting requirements for pension schemes have been introduced by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) and the European Central Bank (ECB).
30 August 2018
Central Bank statement on European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR)
Thursday 30 August 2018: As trustees of occupational pension schemes and trust RACs will be aware, the EMIR regulation of 2014 introduced requirements on parties transacting in OTC derivatives, aimed at reducing the risks ass...
22 August 2018
The Pensions Authority is seeking to recruit an Executive Officer - Data Analyst (RIU)
Wednesday 22 August 2018: The Pensions Authority is seeking to recruit an Executive Officer to work in our Regulatory Intelligence Unit.
8 August 2018
The Pensions Authority has issued an RFT on eTenders for the provision of pensions, regulatory and corporate governance expertise
Wednesday 8 August 2018: The Pensions Authority has issued an RFT on eTenders for the provision of pensions, regulatory and corporate governance expertise
7 August 2018
The Pensions Authority is seeking to recruit a Higher Executive Officer - Finance Manager (Operations)
Tuesday 7 August 2018: The Pensions Authority is seeking to recruit a Finance Manager (Higher Executive Officer) to work in our Operations Unit.
31 July 2018
The Pensions Authority publishes its Annual Report and Accounts 2017
Tuesday 31 July 2018: Today, the Pensions Authority published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2017.
26 July 2018
The Pensions Authority is seeking to recruit a Higher Executive Officer - Information Technology (IT)
Thursday 26 July 2018: The Pensions Authority is seeking to recruit a Higher Executive Officer - Information Technology (IT) to work in our Regulatory Intelligence Unit.
26 July 2018
Consultation on regulation of defined contribution (DC) master trusts - July 2018
Thursday 26 July 2018: The Pensions Authority has today published a consultation paper on the regulation of DC master trusts.
23 July 2018
The Pensions Authority is seeking to recruit a Higher Executive Officer – Software Development Project Manager (RIU)
Monday 23 July 2018: The Pensions Authority is seeking to recruit a Higher Executive Officer - Software Development Project Manager to work in our Regulatory Intelligence Unit.
12 July 2018
Invitation to make a submission to the Interdepartmental pensions reform and taxation group public consultation
Wednesday 12 July 2018: As provided for in the Roadmap for Pensions Reform 2018 – 2023, the Interdepartmental Pensions Reform and Taxation Group (IDPRTG)[1] is undertaking a review of a number of pensions policy matters to in...
21 June 2018
The Pensions Authority is seeking to recruit an Assistant Principal Officer (Compliance)
Thursday 21 June 2018: The Pensions Authority is seeking to recruit an Assistant Principal Officer to work in our Compliance Unit.
8 June 2018
Pensions Authority compliance alert: managing conflicts of interest
Friday 8 June 2018: Trustees of occupational pension schemes are obliged to administer the scheme in accordance with the terms of the trust deed and rules.
6 June 2018
The Pensions Authority publishes statistics for defined benefit schemes
Wednesday 6 June 2018: Today the Pensions Authority publishes a set of statistics for defined benefit (DB) schemes which have been compiled from analysis of Annual Actuarial Data Returns (AADRs) received to 31 March this year...
24 May 2018
Information note on data protection for trustees of occupational pension schemes
Thursday 24 May 2018: Information note on data protection for trustees of occupational pension schemes.
18 May 2018
The Pensions Authority is recruiting for an Executive Officer
Friday 18 May 2018: The Pensions Authority is seeking to recruit a temporary Executive Officer.
10 May 2018
The Pensions Authority is recruiting for solicitors or barristers
Thursday 10 May 2018: The Pensions Authority is seeking to recruit a permanent solicitor or barrister at HEO level and a temporary solicitor or barrister at AP level.
16 April 2018
Call for expression of interest to participate in EIOPA’s Occupational Pensions Stakeholder Group (OPSG)
Monday 16 April 2018: The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) is seeking expressions of interest for membership of its incoming Occupational Pensions Stakeholder Group.
12 April 2018
Pensions Authority compliance alert: Trustee Training
Thursday 12 April 2018: The Pensions Act (‘the Act’) requires scheme trustees to complete relevant trustee training within specified timeframes.
6 March 2018
The Pensions Authority summary of 2017 regulatory activity and plans for 2018
Tuesday 6 March 2018: Today, the Pensions Authority issues its summary of 2017 regulatory activity and plans for 2018.
23 February 2018
Pensions Authority Revised Notification to Trustees
Friday 23 February 2018: The Pensions Authority wishes to issue a revised notification to relevant pension scheme trustees notifying them of their obligations under the European Union (Occupational Pension Schemes Investment)...
19 February 2018
Pensions Authority compliance alert: 2018 Trustee administration calendar
Monday 19 February 2018: The Authority recommends scheme trustees establish a governance plan of action to ensure they develop and apply appropriate policies, processes and controls in the management of their scheme’s adminis...
9 February 2018
The Pensions Authority is recruiting for an Assistant Principal (Solicitor or Barrister)
Friday 9 February 2018: The Pension Authority is seeking to recruit a solicitor or barrister to contribute to the delivery of legal services in the Authority.
6 February 2018
Pensions Authority Notification to Trustees
Tuesday 6 February 2018: S.I. No. 643/2016 – European Union (Occupational Pension Schemes Investment) (Amendment) Regulations 2016
15 December 2017
The Pensions Authority is recruiting for an Assistant Principal Officer - Compliance
Friday 15 December 2017: The Pensions Authority is currently recruiting for an Assistant Principal Officer to join our Compliance Unit.
11 December 2017
Pensions Authority Compliance Alert: The Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2017
Monday 11 December 2017: A new Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) for the construction industry took effect from 19 October 2017.
22 November 2017
The Pensions Authority is recruiting for an Executive Officer - Finance
Wednesday 22 November 2017: The Pensions Authority is currently recruiting for an Executive Officer to join our Finance team.
27 September 2017
The Pensions Authority to participate in 'Taking Care of Business' 2017
Wednesday 27 September 2017: The Pensions Authority will participate in ‘Taking Care of Business’ 2017, a free one-stop-shop event for SMEs.
21 September 2017
Pensions Authority compliance alert: Registered Administrator (RA) renewal process – reminder of compliance obligations for RAs and scheme trustees
Thursday 21 September 2017: The Pensions Authority is reminding Registered Administrators (RAs) of their statutory compliance obligations with respect to the annual registration process.
15 August 2017
The Pensions Authority publishes its Annual Report and Accounts 2016
Tuesday 15 August 2017: Today, the Pensions Authority published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2016.
8 August 2017
The Pensions Authority publishes statistics for defined benefit schemes
Tuesday 8 August 2017: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes a set of statistics for defined benefit (DB) schemes which have been compiled from analysis of Annual Actuarial Data Returns (AADRs) received to 31 March this yea...
2 June 2017
The Pensions Authority is recruiting for Executive Officers
Friday 2 June 2017: The Pensions Authority is currently recruiting for Executive Officers.
30 May 2017
The Pensions Authority is recruiting for Higher Executive Officers
Tuesday 30 May 2017: The Pensions Authority is seeking to recruit a Higher Executive Officer - Information Technology and a Higher Executive Officer - Data Analyst.
27 April 2017
Pensions Authority compliance alert: Signing of Annual Reports
27 April 2017: The Pensions Authority has identified a number of instances of non-compliance with the trustee obligation to sign annual reports. The Authority is alerting trustees to the importance of signing annual reports ...
5 April 2017
The Pensions Authority is recruiting an Assistant Principal Officer
The Pensions Authority is seeking to recruit an Assistant Principal Officer to work within the Compliance unit of the Authority.
24 March 2017
The Pensions Authority issues its summary of 2016 regulatory activity and plans for 2017
Today, the Pensions Authority issues its summary of 2016 regulatory activity and plans for 2017.
9 December 2016
New guidance documents added to the Pensions Authority website
9 December 2016:The Pensions Authority has published two guidance documents in relation to investment issues for trustees of Defined Benefit (DB) schemes.
24 October 2016
Prescribed Guidance in Relation to Section 34 of the Pensions Act 1990 (Oct 2016)
The Authority has issued revised statutory guidance, approved by the Minister on 21 September 2016, in relation to section 34 of the Pensions Act.
12 October 2016
The Pensions Authority has published the final two codes in the series of Codes of Governance for Defined Contribution (DC) Schemes
The Pensions Authority has published the final two codes in the series of Codes of Governance for Defined Contribution (DC) Schemes.
25 August 2016
Pensions Reform Consultation Forum
The Pensions Authority published a consultation paper containing its proposals for reform and simplification of supplementary private funded pensions
19 August 2016
Pensions Authority establishes new Regulatory Intelligence Unit
The Pensions Authority has established a new Regulatory Intelligence function headed up by Tom Dunphy.
16 August 2016
The Pensions Authority publishes its Annual Report and Accounts 2015
Today, the Pensions Authority published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2015.
18 July 2016
The Pensions Authority Publishes Proposals for Pension Reform
The Authority issued a consultation document which sets out a package of proposals to reform and simplify supplementary private pension provision in Ireland.
14 June 2016
Codes of Governance for Defined Contribution (DC) Schemes
The Pensions Authority has published a further tranche of Codes of Governance for Defined Contribution (DC) Schemes.
18 May 2016
The Pensions Authority publishes statistics for defined benefit schemes
The Authority publishes a set of statistics for defined benefit (DB) schemes which have been compiled from analysis of Annual Actuarial Data Returns (AADRs).
11 April 2016
The Pensions Authority issues Guidance on section 48A of the Pensions Act 1990 (as amended)
Monday, 11 April 2016: Today, the Pensions Authority issued guidance on Section 48A of the Pensions Act which provides for the payment of certain amounts by the Minister for Finance to the trustees of a scheme, in circumstanc...
4 April 2016
The Pensions Authority publishes the second tranche of the Codes of Governance for Defined Contribution Schemes
Monday 4 April 2016: Today, the Pensions Authority has published the next tranche of the Authority’s Codes of governance for Defined Contribution schemes (DC codes).
8 March 2016
The Pensions Authority issues its regulatory activity and key statistics for 2015 and plans for 2016
Tuesday 8 March 2016: Today, the Pensions Authority issues its summary of regulatory activity and key statistics for 2015 and plans for 2016.
4 March 2016
The Pensions Authority publishes Statement of Strategy 2016 - 2020
Friday 4 March 2016: Today, the Pensions Authority published its Statement of Strategy 2016 - 2020.
28 January 2016
The Pensions Authority objectives and pension reform plans
Thursday 28 January 2016: Yesterday, at a Pensions Authority seminar the Pensions Regulator, Brendan Kennedy set out the objectives of the Authority for the next five years and plans for 2016.
27 January 2016
The Pensions Authority publishes the first tranche of the Codes of Governance for Defined Contribution Schemes
Wednesday 27 January 2016: Today, the Pensions Authority has published the first tranche of the Authority’s Codes of Governance for Defined Contribution Schemes (DC codes).
20 January 2016
Invitation: Pensions Authority Seminar
The Pensions Authority is holding a seminar on its plans for 2016 and beyond. This seminar will be relevant to trustees, registered administrators, providers, advisors and all operating within the pensions sector.
14 January 2016
Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton T.D., announces David Begg as incoming Chairperson of the Pensions Authority
Thursday 14 January 2016: The Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton T.D., yesterday announced David Begg as incoming Chairperson of the Pensions Authority for a five-year term.
17 December 2015
The Pensions Authority has renamed its Interactive Scheme Information System (ISIS) to Pensions Data Register (PDR).
17 December 2015: The Pensions Authority has changed the name of its Interactive Scheme Information System (ISIS) to Pensions Data Register (PDR)
2 December 2015
Synopsis of responses to trustee qualifications consultation
2 December 2015: Today, the Pensions Authority published a synopsis of the main points made in submissions it received in response to its consultation paper on trustee qualifications.
4 November 2015
Amendment to Pensions Authority Guidance Notes on the Pension Provisions of Family Law Act 1995, Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996 & Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010
4 November 2015: The Authority has revised the wording of paragraph 222 of its Guidance Notes on the Pension Provisions of the Family Law Act 1995, Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996 & Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obli...
6 October 2015
Synopsis of responses to the Pensions Authority consultation on draft codes of governance for DC schemes
6 October 2015: Today, the Pensions Authority published a synopsis of the main points made in submissions it received in response to its consultation paper on draft codes of governance for defined contribution schemes.
23 September 2015
The Pensions Authority publishes EIOPA Call for Expression of Interest in EIOPA Stakeholder Groups
23 September 2015: Today the Pensions Authority published The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authorities (EIOPA) Call for Expression of Interest regarding the setting up of EIOPA Stakeholder Groups, the Insuranc...
1 September 2015
Consultation on trustee qualifications – September 2015
1 September 2015: Submissions are now being sought in relation to the issue of trustee qualifications.
11 August 2015
The Pensions Authority publishes note on pension transfers outside the State
11 August 2015: Today the Pensions Authority published a note on pension transfers outside the State.
22 May 2015
The Pensions Authority publishes financial management guidelines for defined benefit schemes
Friday 22 May 2015: Today the Pensions Authority has published financial management guidelines for defined benefit schemes.
20 April 2015
The Pensions Authority publishes Annual Review 2014 and 2015 forward look report
20 April 2015: Today, the Pensions Authority published its Annual Review of 2014, giving an overview of activities for 2014 and a forward look for 2015.
4 March 2015
The Pensions Authority publishes statistics for defined benefit schemes
4 March 2015: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes for the first time a set of statistics for defined benefit (DB) schemes which have been compiled from analysis of Annual Actuarial Data Returns (AADRs).
3 February 2015
The High Court directs the removal of Source Pensions Administration and Trustee Company Limited as trustee
Tuesday, 3 February 2015: The Pensions Authority has today obtained an Order of the High Court directing the removal of Source Pensions Administration and Trustee Company Limited as trustee of a number of occupational pension...
29 January 2015
Pensions Authority ongoing investigation into the activities of Source Pensions Administration and Trustee Company Limited
Thursday 29 January 2015: The Pensions Authority confirmed that its investigation into the activities of Source Pensions Administration and Trustee Company Limited in its capacity as a trustee of a number of occupational pens...
23 January 2015
Pensions Authority investigation into the activities of Source Pensions Administration and Trustee Company Limited
Pensions Authority investigation into the activities of Source Pensions Administration and Trustee Company Limited
3 December 2014
Presentation by Brendan Kennedy, Pensions Regulator to Irish Association of Pensions Funds, Governance Conference
Thursday 27 November 2014: Pension scheme governance presentation by Brendan Kennedy, Pensions Regulator, The Pensions Authority to the Irish Association of Pensions Funds at their Governance Conference that was held in the P...
11 November 2014
The Pensions Authority publishes synopsis of responses to the consultation on financial management guidelines for defined benefit schemes
Tuesday 11 November 2014: Today, The Pensions Authority published a synopsis of the main points made in submissions it received in response to its consultation paper on financial management guidelines for defined benefit sche...
3 November 2014
New legal obligations for trustees engaging in derivative contracts
The Central Bank has been appointed as the competent authority under European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) and has prepared FAQs on EMIR.
29 September 2014
Model disclosure documents published by the Pensions Authority
29 September 2014: Today, the Pensions Authority published the first in a series of model documents concerning disclosure of information requirements.
12 September 2014
The Pensions Authority to take action in respect of defined benefit schemes that fail to meet the statutory funding standard
12 September 2014: On 2 September 2014, Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton T.D. signed Regulations issued under Section 50 and Section 50B of the Pensions Act. These Regulations set out the information a...
25 August 2014
Invitation - Public Consultation Forum 2014 on Financial Management Guidelines for DB schemes
The Pensions Authority is holding a Public Consultation Forum on Financial Management Guidelines for defined benefit schemes. The forum will be relevant to trustees, scheme members, providers, managers, advisers and other int...
23 July 2014
The Pensions Authority publishes draft guidelines on financial management of defined benefit schemes
Wednesday 23 July 2014: The Pensions Authority has published draft guidelines on financial management of defined benefit schemes and announced a consultation period until the end of September 2014.
30 June 2014
“Publication of The Pensions Board Annual Report and Accounts 2013”
30 June 2014: The Pensions Board Annual Report and Accounts 2013 have been published. As outlined in the Chairperson’s statement, this is the final annual report under the old structures of The Pensions Board. The annual rep...
19 June 2014
New legal obligations for trustees engaging in derivative contracts
19 June 2014: Trustees of occupational pension schemes and trust retirement annuity contracts should be aware of various obligations which arise for counterparties to derivative contracts, under a European regulation known as...
22 May 2014
New Format for Reporting Suspected Deduction and Non-Remittance of Pension Contributions
22 May 2014:The Pensions Authority has introduced a new format for reporting suspected deduction and non-remittance of pension and PRSA contributions.
13 May 2014
Annual Actuarial Data Returns (AADRs) can now be submitted through ISIS
Tuesday 13 May 2014: From today the Pensions Authority will only accept Annual Actuarial Data Returns (AADRs) submitted by scheme actuaries electronically through ISIS.
27 March 2014
Revised statutory guidance
The Authority has issued revised statutory guidance, approved by the Minister, regarding applications to the Authority under Sections 49 and 50 of the Pensions Act.
6 March 2014
The Pensions Board is renamed the Pensions Authority
Thursday, 6 March 2014: The name of the Pensions Board is changed with effect from 7 March 2014 and it shall now be known, in the English language, as the Pensions Authority or, in the Irish language, as An tÚdarás Pinsean.
6 February 2014
The Pensions Board Publishes DC Consultation Synopsis Paper
Thursday 6 February 2014: Today, The Pensions Board published a synopsis of the main points made in submissions it received in response to its consultation paper on the future structure and regulation of defined contribution...
3 February 2014
The Pensions Board to participate in the Taking Care of Business Seminars 2014
3 February 2014: A series of free ‘Taking Care of Business’ one-stop-shop events for SMEs will take place around the country in spring 2014; these half-day events are for those who currently own or manage a small business or ...
27 January 2014
Host Mailing Service for tracing pension members
27 January 2014: The Department of Social Protection provides a host mailing service to assist companies locate deferred pension scheme members. This is a contact only service whereby the Department will forward letters which...
9 January 2014
Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Act 2013 - Information Note
9 January 2014: The Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Act 2013 (“2013 Act”) came into force on 25 December 2013. It introduces two new wind-up priority orders and expands the type of benefit reductions which the Board may d...
3 January 2014
Public register of European occupational pension schemes
3 January 2014: The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has established a public register of European occupational pension schemes.
19 November 2013
Proposed publication of the Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2013
Tuesday, 19 November 2013: Today, on foot of the proposed publication of the Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2013, The Pensions Board Chief Executive, Mr Brendan Kennedy, commented: “We note the proposed changes to the Pensions Ac...
15 October 2013
Host mailing service for tracing pension members
9 October 2013: Following discussions with the Department of Social Protection, The Pensions Board and the IAPF, a protocol has been agreed for the host mailing service for tracing pension members. This service is provided by...
16 September 2013
Invitation - Consultation on the future of DC pensions
16 September 2013: The Pensions Board is holding a series of public meetings to discuss the issues contained in its recently published consultation paper on the future of defined contribution pensions.
28 August 2013
Public consultation on the future of defined contribution pensions
Wednesday 28 August 2013: The Pensions Board is holding a series of public meetings to discuss the issues contained in its recently published consultation paper on the future of defined contribution pensions.
13 August 2013
The Pensions Board publishes consultation paper on the future of defined contribution pensions
Tuesday 13 August 2013: Today, The Pensions Board published a consultation paper on defined contribution pensions as part of a review of the regulation and future structure of DC provision.
25 July 2013
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) is establishing a public register of European occupational pension schemes.
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) is establishing a public register of European occupational pension schemes.
27 June 2013
The Pensions Board office to open on Sunday 30 June 2013 from 12 noon to 5pm
17 June 2013
Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton T.D. launches The Pensions Board Annual Report 2012
17 June 2013: Today, the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton T.D. launched The Pensions Board Annual Report and Accounts 2012. At the launch, The Pensions Board highlighted its ongoing investigations into pensions co...
19 April 2013
FAQs on the withdrawal of Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)
19 April 2013: The Pensions Board has produced FAQs on the withdrawal of Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs). To view these FAQs please click on the link under ‘Related Documents’
21 February 2013
The Pensions Board has added a new pensions information lifecycle section to its website
21 February 2013: The Pensions Board has added a new pensions information lifecycle section to its website called ‘Understanding your pension’.
21 January 2013
The Pensions Board publishes investment guidelines for trustees of defined contribution pension schemes
21 January 2013: The Pensions Board today published investment guidelines for trustees of defined contribution pension schemes. These guidelines aim to help trustees in deciding which investment choices to make available for ...
21 January 2013
The Pensions Board revises certification conditions for Sovereign Annuities
18 January 2013: The Pensions Board today published revised certification conditions for sovereign annuities. The Pensions Board has made these revisions to reflect market developments in relation to the type of bonds likely ...