Retirement scenarios in Ireland

Compare 3 retirement planning scenarios for Ireland across Saving & catch-up, Housing, Relocation.

Saving & catch-up

Ireland saver: is EUR500 or EUR1,000/month enough for retirement?

For: Single Irish worker (35), renter, deciding whether EUR500 or EUR1,000/month is realistic and sufficient

In Ireland, EUR500/month keeps retirement lean for a renter, while EUR1,000/month creates more room once State Pension starts.

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Housing

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Housing

Ireland at 40: can starting a pension now still work?

For: Single Irish PAYE employee, age 40, starting private pension saving late while managing rent or mortgage pressure

Starting a pension at 40 in Ireland can work if contributions rise beyond auto-enrolment and the plan tests housing costs, returns, and retirement age.

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Relocation

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Relocation

Dublin couple: pension catch-up or move west?

For: Dublin dual-income couple (38), no dependants, behind on pension saving and deciding whether a move west can create catch-up room

Moving west can rescue a Dublin couple's pension catch-up, but only if lower housing costs survive salary risk, car costs, and relocation friction.

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