National Pension Helpline - December Newsletter

DECEMBER 2024

December 04, 2024

Hi ,

As we close out 2024 and look ahead to the new year, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your continued support. The pension landscape over the last 12 months has been an eventful to say the least, and we’re grateful to have you with us every step of the way.

In this month’s newsletter, we’ve rounded up some of our most valuable content to help you stay informed and make confident decisions about your pension.

One of the most important things you can do each year is review your pension performance. If you haven't yet done so in 2024, our free and impartial review service is the best place to start.

Free Pension Review Service

Get expert advice on your retirement savings, it’s a 100% free to make sure you are invested in the best possible funds.

nationalpensionhelpline.ie/pension-assessments/pension-review

Pension Auto-Enrolment Scheme Delayed

It appears that the pension auto-enrolment scheme announced with much fanfare by the Government faces further delays.

nationalpensionhelpline.ie/pensions/pension-auto-enrolment-scheme-delay

ETF Tax In Ireland Might Be Changing

Let’s take a look at the findings and observations of the report as they relate to exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

nationalpensionhelpline.ie/taxation/etf-tax-in-ireland-might-be-changing

It’s also important that business owners are aware that as part of Finance Bill 2024, an employer contribution cap equal to 100% of an employee’s emoluments in a given year of assessment has been introduced, thus removing the previously unlimited employer contribution loophole. Learn more about this in our budget deep-dive below.

National Pension Helpline’s Budget 2025 Review

Budget 2025 has been widely advertised as offering “the largest social welfare package in the history of the State, providing €2.6 billion to assist households”. We dive deeper.

nationalpensionhelpline.ie/news/national-pension-helplines-budget-2025-review

In the year ahead, our focus remains on delivering the best content and providing maximum value to you, our valued readers.

Finally, we’d like to wish you an early and very Happy Christmas - thank you for being with us this year!

As always, please send us your questions and we value any feedback on our content quality. Email: [email protected]