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2026-01-22
3 officials
Politician(s) lobbied: Dara Calleary (Minister), Department of Social Protection; John McKeon (Secretary General), Department of Social Protection; Tim Duggan (Assistant Secretary), Department of Social Protection
Intent: Propose a consultation process that involves other key stakeholders.
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Letter
The letter from Mercer Ireland to Minister Calleary addresses concerns about the new Auto-Enrolment pension system’s mandatory minimum contribution rates starting January 2026. Mercer highlights challenges for employers preparing under earlier guidance, urges stakeholder consultation to avoid unintended consequences, and calls for clarity on contribution calculations and scheme treatment to ensure a smooth, workable implementation.
2025-09-16
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2025-05-19
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2025-01-21
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2024-09-19
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2024-05-20
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2024-01-15
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Politician(s) lobbied: Colum Walsh (Professional Officer II), Department of Social Protection
Intent: To discuss plans for in-scheme drawdowns::Further correspondence to discuss a proposal to legislative changes needed to give effect to DB master trusts. The Department agreed to take away and consider our proposal. It was an in person meeting but further emails were sent to ascertain progress
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2023-09-20
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Politician(s) lobbied: Tim Duggan (Assistant Secretary), Department of Social Protection
Intent: To obtain further information about the Government’s plans and current thinking on two key aspects of the new Auto Enrolment regime: The minimum standards which will apply to qualifying pension plans & Fund Structures. In addition to provide the Department with insights taking into account our analysis and current thinking to date.:: To gain an understanding and to provide the Department with insights taking into account our analysis and current thinking to date of Fund Structuring, Target Date Funds (TDFs) v Lifestyling Approach, ESG and best thinking on implementation into Auto Enrolment Savings Scheme
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13/06/23 Meeting between Mercer and Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection to discuss matters relating to Auto Enrolment, Location:Gandon House, Amiens St, Dublin. It was asked if Mercer could provide information workshops on investment issues and it was agreed that Mercer would be in touch to set these up.
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13/07/23 Meeting between Mercer and Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection to discuss matters relating to Auto Enrolment, Location:Mercer Offices, Charlemont Place. Tim Duggan was unable to attend the meeting and was offered a follow up call/meeting with him which has not been taken up. Mercer confirmed considering participating in the Investment Manger tender due to come out in Q4 2023.
2023-05-19
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