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topics on Independent Talk in 2013:
3. Ignoring the Elephant in the
room
The Social welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous
Provisions) Bill 2013 was announced by the Minister for Social Protection, Joan
Burton TD on 22nd May 2013. The main pension
provisions of the Bill are discussed in this post, which was the third most
read post on the Independent Talk blog.
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to read the full article.
2. Fianna Fail pension strategy
launch
The Fianna Fail pension strategy, launched in April
2013 by Willie O’Dea, deals with several issues close to our heart:
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The funding requirements for DB schemes
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The priority order for DB schemes on wind up
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Early Access to Pensions and
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The issue of Pension Charges
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to read the full article.
1. Public sector pension changes
The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and
Other Provisions) Act 2012 was enacted in July 2012. It will facilitate the
introduction of a new Single Pension Scheme for all new entrants to the public
service. This includes the civil
service, education sector, health sector, local authorities, Gardai, Defence
Forces, regulatory sector and non-commercial semi state bodies. It also
includes Oireachtas members and the Judiciary.
The new features of the scheme are discussed in this blog post. Click here
to read the full article.
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