From 1 January 2026, employees aged over 22 who earn €20,000 or more annually and are not currently contributing to a retirement savings plan through payroll will be automatically enrolled in the state-sponsored MyFutureFund scheme. The Government confirmed an allocation of €154 million in Budget 2026 to fund its contributions to the new MyFutureFund scheme.
The Department of Social Protection has issued a press release providing details of upcoming free information webinars being run in November which will provide details and guidance to employers.