Auto-Enrolment in Ireland: What Employers Need to Know for 2026

From 1 January 2026, employers in Ireland will face new obligations under the State’s auto-enrolment pension system, My Future Fund. In this short video, Ciara Kelliher, Associate on the Pensions Team at WILLIAM FRY LLP, outlines what auto-enrolment means for employers and employees, who qualifies, and what steps employers need to take to prepare. Key employer obligations include: ✅Matching employee contributions ✅Registering with the new employer portal ✅Complying with payroll notifications ✅Informing employees of their enrolment