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Emma Dunkley looks at Irish pensions schemes and asks whether the introduction of a pensions insolvency payment scheme will solve the funding crisis

Addressing funding deficits in pension funds is the paramount concern in Ireland, with defined benefit schemes facing a deficit of €30bn and 90% of schemes failing to meet funding standards, accord...

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