After years of promises and planning, Ireland’s long-awaited auto-enrolment pension scheme, entitled My Future Fund, has hit another bump in the road.

Originally planned for a September, 2025 launch, the government has now confirmed it will be delayed by “a small number of months, until January 1, 2026.

This scheme, when it arrives, will mark one of the most significant pension reforms in decades. But shifting timelines and a lack of clear communication have significant implications for employers and employees alike.

What’s Behind the Delay

Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers cited the “enormous scale” of the initiative and the need for extensive cross-departmental coordination.

With global economic conditions unsettled, there’s also a clear sense that the government is being extra cautious about adding pressure to businesses already navigating volatility.

The official line is a delay of just a few months, but co-ordinating across departments, building a new national platform, and enrolling more than 800,000 people is a significant undertaking.

Employers were told........

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