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Information on the 2025 annual compliance statement
Today, the Pensions Authority publishes information on the annual compliance statement (ACS) for 2025 that is provided for under the Pensions Act. Annual compliance statement requirement Section 26T of the Pensions Act requires trustees to prepare an ACS not later than 31 January each year for the preceding year for the purposes of prudential supervision.
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The Pensions Authority publishes statistics for funded defined benefit schemes
Today, the Pensions Authority publishes its defined benefit scheme statistics for 2024. The statistics are compiled from the annual actuarial data returns (AADRs) submitted to the Authority. The publication is presented in a time series format and includes statistics for all years from 2013 to 2024 inclusive, based on data taken from AADRs submitted to
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Pensions Authority extending in-scheme drawdown consultation deadline
The Pensions Authority is extending the deadline for submissions to its public consultation on in-scheme drawdown. The closing date for submissions is now 20 January 2026. A consultation paper and submission form are available on the Open consultation papers area of our website.
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EIOPA Call for Evidence on the development of a practical DC pensions toolkit
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has launched a Call for Evidence to gather information and insights that will inform the development of a toolkit for defined contribution (DC) pensions. The Call for Evidence is open to any stakeholder with an interest in the pensions market. Stakeholders are invited to respond and submit their evidence by
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Pensions Authority consultation on in-scheme drawdown
Today, the Pensions Authority publishes a consultation on in-scheme drawdown.   The closing date for submissions to the consultation is 5 December 2025. A consultation paper and submission form are available on the Open consultation papers area of our website.
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Pensions Authority customer survey 2025
The Pensions Authority is conducting an anonymous online customer satisfaction survey to gather feedback on the quality of our information and enquiry services. Your insights are important to us and will help inform improvements to the services we provide. The survey can be accessed via the link below and will remain open until close of
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Pensions Authority consultation on PRSA investment rules
Today, the Pensions Authority publishes a consultation on investment rules for personal retirement savings accounts (PRSAs). The closing date for submissions to the consultation is 17 November 2025. A consultation paper and submission form are available on the Open consultation papers area of our website.
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Pensions Authority Supervision of Pensions 2025–2029 Conference
On Wednesday, 17 September, the Pensions Authority hosted its Supervision of Pensions 2025–2029 conference in the Round Room at the Mansion House, Dublin 2. The event focused on key developments in the Irish pensions landscape, including scheme consolidation, the Authority’s continued implementation of forward-looking, risk-based supervision, and the growing impact of EU regulatory obligations. The
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The Pensions Authority publishes its Annual Report and Accounts 2024
Today, the Pensions Authority publishes its Annual Report and Accounts for 2024. A copy of the Annual Report and Accounts 2024 and an accompanying statement from the Pensions Regulator, Brendan Kennedy, can be found in the Annual Report and Accounts area of our website.
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The Pensions Authority Conference 2025
Today, the Pensions Authority announces details of its upcoming conference Supervision of pensions 2025 – 2029 on Wednesday 17 September 2025 in the Round Room at the Mansion House, Dublin 2. The focus for this conference will be on the changing landscape of Irish pensions and consolidation, the Authority’s ongoing implementation of forward-looking risk-based supervision,