Intent: We requested a consultation period in advance of regulations being finalised and we wanted to ensure that strong existing pension schemes were not impacted
Details: We wrote to the Minister regarding pending minimum contribution regulations
Intent: Resources allocated to the criminal justice system may be diverted to other departments of government for a more holistic appraoch to social issues and investment in underserved communities
Details: Highlighting findings and relevant recommendations from IPRT's recent report 'From Punishment to Prevention' and calling for the redirection of government investment to prevention and diversion strategies
Intent: To inform that the Minimum Essential Standard of Living 2026 report and associated pre-budget submission policy recommendations will be published in June, with details to follow
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. - Letter
Intent: Communicate concern on behalf of business community regarding late notice of additional requirement for employers to re-evaluate pension schemes and reassess equivalence of benefits for multiple cohorts as part of the pension auto-enrolment scheme
Details: Additional regulations in pension auto-enrolment scheme
Intent: Disseminate a new research paper on the MESL needs of school age children, highlighting the additional costs associated with children aged 12 and over::Informing that new MESL research website is live, and updating links to research reports, publications, data, etc.::Announcing the availability of the new MESL calculator, which demonstrates the gap between current social welfare supports and households minimum expenditure needs.
Details: Informing of new MESL research publications
Email newsletter to inform that the new MESL website and calculator were live, and to disseminate the findings of a MESL research paper on the needs of school age children. - Email
Intent: To inform that the MESL analysis of the impact of Budget 2026 was published.To provide evidence based forecast of adequacy of social welfare rates, National Minimum Wage and in-work supports in 2026.
Details: Distribution of Budget 2026 MESL Impact Briefing