Format

This course will be delivered via Zoom on Wednesday 19 November 2025 from 1pm to 2pm. The Zoom link will be emailed to participants the day before the course is due to take place.

Who should attend

This course is designed for both employers and employees who want to gain a clear understanding of the new Government AE scheme, My Future Fund. It will explore how AE works, what it means for workplace pensions, and how it compares to existing employer-sponsored schemes. The session will also highlight the potential benefits available through company pension arrangements, helping attendees make informed decisions regarding pensions.

Course overview

This course will cover:

• The basics of what Ireland’s pension systems look like.
• What Auto Enrolment is, who it will apply to and what are the contribution rates
• What differs in a company scheme compared to AE.
• How to take advantage of a possible higher employer contribution, the tax benefits of this and how you might draw it down.
• Information on the flexibility of a company scheme associated and additional benefits that apply.
• Key factors to consider on which route you take and how to get further information.

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basics of Ireland’s pensions systems and how AE will impact them
• How AE works in practice
• The benefits and flexibility of an employer-sponsored scheme
• How to get more information bespoke to themselves, to help decide which is a better approach for them

Speaker bio

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Contact us

If you have any questions regarding this or any other CPD course or requirements, please feel free to contact the team here or call us at (+353) 01 523 3930