Building Ireland's new pensions regime

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Like many other European countries, Ireland has been faced with the question of how to deal with its public sector pension liabilities. However, as the Bill makes its way through Parliament Helen Morrissey assesses whether the proposed changes will prove to be the solution the government hopes for

In October, The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme) Bill 2011 was put before the Dáil (House of Representatives) by minister for public expenditure and reform Brendan Howlin. Under the terms of...

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