More people are paying into a pension, but most don't expect a good standard of living in retirement
A new report from the CCPC shows that while pension participation in Ireland has risen by 17%, most contributors lack confidence in their future financial security. The data highlights a significant gender gap in pension understanding and coverage, prompting calls for better financial literacy and professional advice.
Why it matters
Low confidence in retirement planning suggests a looming social welfare challenge as populations age and inflation impacts long-term savings.
THE NUMBER OF people paying into a pension has increased by 17% since last year, but just two in five are sure that their pension will provide a good standard of living in retirement.
The new figures published by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) reveal that confidence in retirement outcomes is low.
Only one in three people now paying into a pension are confident their savings will keep pace with inflation.
Additionally, a significant gender gap exists, as nearly a quarter of women (24%) have no retirement arrangements in place, compared with 17% of men.
Fewer women say they understand pensions (49% versus 63% of men), and women are more likely to lack confidence in the standard of living they will have in retirement.
The auto-enrolment scheme, titled My Future Fund, commenced at the start of this year.
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