Key Changes in Retirement Legislation

This Factsheet is in collaboration with McCann FitzGerald

This factsheet outlines how Ireland’s new Retirement Act 2025 reshapes retirement at 65, strengthens employee rights to work to 66, and places stricter justification and compliance duties on employers and directors.

The Act marks a significant shift in how retirement is managed in Ireland, placing a stronger emphasis on employee choice, transparent employer decision‑making, and the need for clear, objective justification when enforcing retirement below the state pension age. Employers and directors must now adopt a more structured, compliant, and fair approach to retirement planning as the landscape continues to evolve.

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