A significant shift is coming to the Irish pensions landscape. From 1st January 2026, MyFutureFund, Ireland’s first automatic enrolment retirement savings system, will go live. Administered by the National Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings Authority (NAERSA), this new system will see approximately 800,000 employees automatically enrolled through payroll software.
To help employers, accountants, bookkeepers and payroll professionals prepare for this change, we are hosting a practical and informative webinar on the 15th of July titled:
Auto Enrolment: What You Need to Know.
Why Attend?
Whether you're an employer or an agent acting on their behalf, this session will ensure you’re fully informed and equipped ahead of the rollout. With payroll systems at the heart of the enrolment process, accountants, bookkeepers and payroll providers must be proactive in understanding how automatic enrolment will impact their operations and responsibilities.
What You’ll Learn:
The webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the new system, including:
- Understanding Auto-Enrolment: What it is and why it matters
- Eligibility Criteria: Who will be enrolled and under what conditions
- Contribution Rates: How much employers and employees will need to contribute
- The Process Explained: Step-by-step guidance on how auto-enrolment works
- Implications for Employers & Employees: Benefits, obligations, and practical considerations
Who Should Attend?
This course is a "Need to Know" level session designed for:
- Employers of all sizes
- Tax agents and payroll providers
- Accountants and bookkeepers working with SMEs
- HR professionals involved in benefits and compliance
By attending, you’ll walk away with clear, actionable insights into what needs to be in place before January 2026, and how Auto Enrolment can benefit your organisation and your staff.
Don’t wait until the last minute. Be ready for one of the most impactful changes to employee retirement planning in Ireland.
The contents of this article are meant as a guide only and are not a substitute for professional advice. The authors accept no responsibility for any action taken, or refrained from, as a result of the material contained in this document. Specific advice should be obtained before acting or refraining from acting, in connection with the matters dealt with in this article.
