All the updated news related to Pensions

All the news related to Pensions updated in real time

Found 46

forPensions

Order by:

National News

Inflation rise could leave pensioners unable to heat homes, warns Age Action

The rising cost of living is particularly hitting pensioners who could struggle to heat their homes this winter, warns Age Action who are calling for a pension increase in the upcoming budget. The savings and incomes of older persons could lose ...

16 Aug 2022 at 11:24

Home

Inflation rise could leave Waterford pensioners unable to heat homes, warns Age Action

The rising cost of living is particularly hitting pensioners in Waterford and across Ireland who could struggle to heat their homes this winter, warns Age Action who are calling for a pension increase in the upcoming budget. The savings and ...

16 Aug 2022 at 17:53

Around Waterford

New survey reveals majority of people in Waterford are concerned about their pension savings

A recent survey has revealed that over 2 in 3 pension holders (67%) in Waterford and across Ireland are worried they are not saving enough, while just a quarter (25%) are confident that their pension will provide them with a comfortable ...

27 Sept 2022 at 12:12

'It's a worrying time' - Pensioner worries about energy bills following Budget announcement

National News

Pensioners’ worries over energy bills remain despite Budget measures

Pensioner Eugene Keenan said “dramatic” measures that were needed to make things easier for older people have not materialised in the Budget. The 78-year old said was left “disappointed” after Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe delivered ...

27 Sept 2022 at 16:00

National News

No appetite to increase pension age beyond 66, says Micheal Martin

There is no appetite to increase the pension age beyond 66 years, the Taoiseach has said. A tiered pensions system is set come into effect in January 2024 under which people will be able to draw down their state pension at any point ...

21 Sept 2022 at 15:39

National News

‘Flexible’ tiered pensions plan to come into effect from January 2024

A tiered pensions system that will come into effect in January 2024 has been announced by the Government. It will see 66-year-olds given 253 euro per week, 67-year-olds given 266, 68-year-olds given 281, 69-year-olds given 297, and ...

20 Sept 2022 at 15:47

National News

Taoiseach accuses Sinn Fein leader of ‘not telling the truth’ about pensions

The Taoiseach has accused the Sinn Fein leader of “not telling the truth” about the changes being made to the State pension. Micheal Martin told the Dail people become “anxious and worried” when politicians tell “bare-faced lies”. ...

20 Sept 2022 at 17:03

National News

Delay in 2% pension increase for An Post workers ‘immoral and unfair’

A group of An Post pensioners have held a protest calling for the Government to implement a “lousy” 2% increase in their pensions as agreed. The retired workers staged the demonstration outside the Department of Environment, ...

03 Aug 2022 at 18:50

National News

Supermarket chain to remove mandatory retirement age of 65 for staff

The mandatory retirement age of 65 in supermarket chain Lidl is to be removed for current and future employees. The company said the measure aims to “support those who would like to choose to continue working”. In a ...

05 Aug 2022 at 12:19

Home

Mandatory retirement age to be removed from supermarket chain in Waterford

Staff in three supermarkets in Waterford will be able to work past 65 if they wish, following an announcement this week. The mandatory retirement age of 65 in supermarket chain Lidl is to be removed for current and ...

07 Aug 2022 at 20:53

Local News

Retirees in Waterford may have to use pensions to pay rent in the future, says Housing Minister

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien has admitted that retirees in Carlow and across Ireland will have to dip into their pensions in order to pay rent in the future. The Fianna Fáil (FF) politician made the comments ...

31 Mar 2022 at 20:53

National News

Housing Minister admits retirees may have to use pensions to pay rent in the future

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien has admitted that retirees will have to dip into their pensions in order to pay rent in the future. The Fianna Fáil (FF) politician made the comments in a memo that was reported ...

31 Mar 2022 at 11:43

Years
2026

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.