OECD recommends reforms to Irish pension system *

Ireland - June 11 2013
The OECD recently published its report on the pension systems in Ireland. The report examines all aspects of the Irish pension system including the…

Co-authors: Lorna Osborne.

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Early access to AVCs *

Ireland - June 4 2013
Individuals who have made additional voluntary contributions (AVCs) can now take a once-off early withdrawal of up to 30% of their AVC fund. Any such…

Co-authors: Lorna Osborne.

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ARF thresholds reduced *

Ireland - June 4 2013
Since the passing of the Finance Act 2013, an individual who wishes to invest their retirement benefits in an Approved Retirement Fund (ARF) must…

Co-authors: Lorna Osborne.

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Irish state did not properly protect pensions of former Waterford Crystal employees *

European Union, Ireland - June 4 2013
The EU Court of Justice has held that the Irish State is obliged to protect the pension benefits of former employees of Waterford Crystal who were…

Co-authors: Lorna Osborne.

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Irish state did not properly protect pensions of former Waterford Crystal employees *

European Union, Ireland - April 26 2013
The EU Court of Justice has found in favour of former employees of Waterford Crystal in a landmark case taken over losses to their pension…

Co-authors: Lorna Osborne.

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