Irish Pension Planning · Updated 2026

Pension Planner Ireland

Start with the numbers, then narrow the route: estimate a pension gap, compare PRSA and self-employed options, check tax-relief limits, and decide whether a regulated advisor should review the plan before you act.

Independent comparison · not a financial advisor · refers to Central Bank regulated partners

Where Are You on the Pension Journey?

Pick the starting point that matches your situation. We'll point you at clear, factually-grounded information, then, if it helps, to a regulated advisor.

Calculator

I Need a Pension Number

Use the calculator to estimate a retirement fund, income gap and tax-relief allowance before you compare providers or contribution levels.

Open the calculator →
PRSA

I Want a PRSA Guide

Check how PRSAs work in Ireland, what Revenue limits apply, and when a Standard or Non-Standard PRSA might need advice.

Read the PRSA guide →
New for 2026

I've Been Auto-Enrolled

You've been enrolled into My Future Fund since 1 January. Should you stay in, opt out, or set up your own PRSA instead? There are real tax-relief trade-offs.

My Future Fund guide →
Multiple Pots

I Have Multiple Pensions

Old jobs, forgotten accounts, occupational member accounts scattered across providers. Consolidation usually makes sense — here's how to do it safely.

Consolidation guide →
Self-employed

I'm Self-Employed

PRSA, personal pension, or an executive pension if you have a limited company. Different tax-relief ceilings apply by age. Here's the honest comparison.

Self-employed pension guide →
Late-starter

I'm 40+ and Underprepared

The average Irish pension pot of €140,000 provides about €5,600/year. If you're starting later in life, the tax relief is bigger (up to 40% of earnings at 60+).

Tax relief guide →
Research

Compare Plan Types

PRSA vs occupational vs personal pension vs state pension. Who they suit, what they cost, what tax relief applies.

PRSA provider checklist →
EU Workers

I've Worked in Another EU Country

Contributions from any of 31 EU/EEA countries can be combined with Irish PRSI. You may be entitled to pensions from multiple countries simultaneously.

EU pension guide →
Match

Connect with an Advisor

Directory of Central Bank regulated pension advisors. We refer — we don't give advice ourselves.

Advisor directory →

Build a Planning Route Before You Buy Anything

Pension searches often jump straight to "best PRSA" or "pension advisor Ireland". A safer order is to check your likely gap, confirm whether tax relief is available, then compare product routes.

Step 1

Estimate the gap

The calculator shows whether your current contributions are near a common retirement-income benchmark. It is illustrative, but it makes the advisor conversation much more focused.

Run a pension estimate →
Step 2

Check tax-relief room

Revenue relief depends on age, earnings, existing contributions and pension type. The guide explains the 2026 age bands and the capped earnings basis.

Check tax relief →
Step 3

Pick the advice question

Ask an advisor a specific question: PRSA versus occupational scheme, personal versus company contribution, consolidation, drawdown, or auto-enrolment trade-off.

Find advisor routes →
€20kAE eligibility threshold
23–60AE eligible age range
40%Max tax relief (age 60+)
€289.30Contributory state pension/wk

Talk to a Central Bank Regulated Pension Advisor

Tell us your situation in one minute. We'll match you with a Central Bank regulated advisor who can answer your questions in a free, commitment-free consultation.

We pass your details to one Central Bank regulated partner advisor only. No spam, no mass broker list.

Important: Pensionplanner.ie is an independent information and comparison service. We are not a financial advisor and do not provide regulated financial advice. All information on this site is for general reference only. Regulated advice is available through our directory of Central Bank of Ireland regulated partners. Always seek qualified advice before making pension decisions. Citations on every page link to the Pensions Authority, Revenue, and Citizens Information.