Ireland’s pensions landscape paving the way for change

People want help on pensions, so the government is introducing new moves to give them a hand

Against a backdrop of an improving economy, this week’s budget is already generating hopes of generosity in some quarters, not least a hike in the state pension. An increase, while a welcome move for those in receipt of the payment, is reflective of the country’s concerted effort to put pensions under the spotlight, especially where private pots are concerned.

The government’s plan to curtail Ireland’s ticking pensions timebomb is already in full swing, ...