http://www.pensionsboard.ie/http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/240_hours_community_service_and_fine_of_€2_500_imposed_on_construction_company_director_in_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board_.html17 May 2013: In Bray District Court on Thursday 2 May 2013, Judge Kennedy convicted and imposed 240 hours community service, in lieu of 4 months in prison on Maurice Prendergast, a director of Belfield Construction Limited, a limited liability company with a registered address at Ashfield, Windgates, Greystones, Co. Wicklow for failing to remit employee pension contributions to the trustee of the Construction Workers Pension Scheme (CWPS) within the statutory time limit. Mr Prendergast was also fined €2,500 and given 12 months in which to pay it.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/240_hours_community_service_and_fine_of_€2_500_imposed_on_construction_company_director_in_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board_.htmlFri, 17 May 2013 14:51:47 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_director_receives_18_month_suspended_prison_sentence_after_pleading_guilty_in_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board_.html16 May 2013: Yesterday, in Dublin District Court on Wednesday 15 May 2013, Judge William Early convicted and imposed an 18 month prison sentence on Colm McNulty, director of Limestone Construction Limited (in Liquidation), with an address at Kilreesk Lane, St Margaret's, Dublin for failing to remit employee pension contributions to the trustee of the Construction Workers Pension Scheme (CWPS) within the statutory time limit. The Judge suspended the sentence for a period of 18 months. http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_director_receives_18_month_suspended_prison_sentence_after_pleading_guilty_in_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board_.htmlThu, 16 May 2013 09:11:08 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_director_convicted_for_deduction_and_non-remittance_of_employee_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme_in_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.html1 May 2013: In Clonmel District Court on Tuesday 16 April 2013, Judge Terence Finn convicted and imposed a fine of €1,000 on Paul Kendrick, a director of Paul Kendrick Decorators Limited, a limited liability company with a registered address at Cashel Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary for failing to remit employee pension contributions to the trustee of the Construction Workers Pension Scheme (CWPS) within the statutory time limit.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_director_convicted_for_deduction_and_non-remittance_of_employee_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme_in_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 14:39:10 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/FAQs_on_the_withdrawal_of_Additional_Voluntary_Contributions_AVCs_.html19 April 2013: The Pensions Board has produced FAQs on the withdrawal of Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs). To view these FAQs please click on the link under ‘Related Documents’ http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/FAQs_on_the_withdrawal_of_Additional_Voluntary_Contributions_AVCs_.htmlFri, 19 Apr 2013 14:58:07 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Six_month_prison_sentence_imposed_on_company_director_in_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.html5 April 2013: Today, in Limerick District Court, Judge McCarthy convicted Gerry Neilon, a director of Gerry Neilon Scaffolding Limited, for failing to comply with a statutory request made by The Pensions Board and sentenced him to six months imprisonment. A fine of €5,000 was imposed on the company, Gerry Neilon Scaffolding Ltd, for the same offence. Raymond Neilon, the other director of the company, was not present in court and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Six_month_prison_sentence_imposed_on_company_director_in_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlFri, 05 Apr 2013 16:00:41 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_convicted_for_deduction_and_non-remittance_of_employee_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme_in_prosecution_taken_by_the_Pensions_Board_.html27 February 2013: In Kilrush District Court on Tuesday 19 February 2013, Judge Patrick Durcan convicted and imposed fines totalling €1,500 on Pat Kennedy Construction Limited, a limited liability company with a registered address at Burrane Lower, Killimer, Kilrush, Co. Clare for failing to remit employee pension contributions to the trustee of the Construction Workers Pension Scheme (CWPS) within the statutory time limit.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_convicted_for_deduction_and_non-remittance_of_employee_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme_in_prosecution_taken_by_the_Pensions_Board_.htmlWed, 27 Feb 2013 10:17:49 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_has_added_a_new_pensions_information_lifecycle_section_to_its_website.html21 February 2013: The Pensions Board has added a new pensions information lifecycle section to its website called ‘Understanding your pension’. http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_has_added_a_new_pensions_information_lifecycle_section_to_its_website.htmlWed, 06 Mar 2013 14:38:13 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Custodial_sentence_imposed_on_construction_company_directors_convicted_for_deduction_and_non-remittance_of_employee_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme_.html22 January 2013: In Kinsale District Court on Thursday 17 January 2013, Judge James McNulty convicted and imposed a fine of €5,000 on Murcav Limited, a limited liability company with a registered address at Unit 3J, Kinsale Commercial Park, Kinsale, Co. Cork for failing to remit employee pension contributions to the trustee of the Construction Workers Pension Scheme (CWPS) within the statutory time limit. http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Custodial_sentence_imposed_on_construction_company_directors_convicted_for_deduction_and_non-remittance_of_employee_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme_.htmlTue, 22 Jan 2013 11:42:56 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_publishes_investment_guidelines_for_trustees_of_defined_contribution_pension_schemes_.html21 January 2013: The Pensions Board today published investment guidelines for trustees of defined contribution pension schemes. These guidelines aim to help trustees in deciding which investment choices to make available for scheme members.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_publishes_investment_guidelines_for_trustees_of_defined_contribution_pension_schemes_.htmlMon, 21 Jan 2013 11:29:48 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_revises_certification_conditions_for_Sovereign_Annuities_.html18 January 2013: The Pensions Board today published revised certification conditions for sovereign annuities. The Pensions Board has made these revisions to reflect market developments in relation to the type of bonds likely to underpin sovereign annuity products, in particular amortising bonds.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_revises_certification_conditions_for_Sovereign_Annuities_.htmlMon, 21 Jan 2013 08:41:46 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_Company_Director_fined_for_deduction_and_non-remittance_of_employee_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme_in_a_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.html11 January 2013: In Portlaoise District Court on Friday 21 December 2012, Judge Staines imposed a fine of €100 on Jonathan Healy, director of J&M Healy Limited with a registered address at O’Moore Forest, Mountmellick, Co. Laois for failing to remit employee pension contributions to the trustee of the Construction Workers Pension Scheme (CWPS) within the statutory time limit.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_Company_Director_fined_for_deduction_and_non-remittance_of_employee_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme_in_a_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlFri, 11 Jan 2013 11:41:29 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Annual_scheme_fee_information_2013.htmlWednesday 9 January: Annual scheme fees for occupational pension schemes are payable by 31 January 2013 for single member schemes and by 31 March 2013 for group schemes.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Annual_scheme_fee_information_2013.htmlWed, 09 Jan 2013 14:28:56 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Repayment_of_pension_arrears_leads_to_summons_being_struck_out_in_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.html26 October 2012: In Kilkenny District Court, on 16 October 2012, Judge Eamon O’Brien, having regard to the fact that guilty pleas were entered and the arrears of contributions were repaid to the Construction Workers Pension Scheme, struck out the summonses as against Lachen Engineering Ltd and its directors, James Coogan, Thomas Murphy and William Hennessy.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Repayment_of_pension_arrears_leads_to_summons_being_struck_out_in_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlFri, 26 Oct 2012 08:50:41 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Bench_warrant_for_the_arrest_of_a_construction_company_director_issued_at_sentencing_hearing_in_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.html25 October 2012: In Kilkenny District Court, on 16 October 2012, Judge Eamon O’Brien issued a beach warrant for the arrest of John O’Brien, a director of Asphalt Roofing Ltd. John O’Brien with an address of 10 Loretto Park, Freshford Road, Co. Kilkenny had failed to appear in court for the sentencing of a case taken by The Pensions Board for failing to remit employee pension contributions to the trustee of the Construction Workers Pension Scheme within the statutory time limit.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Bench_warrant_for_the_arrest_of_a_construction_company_director_issued_at_sentencing_hearing_in_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlThu, 25 Oct 2012 14:28:25 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Circuit_Court_appeal_in_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board_for_failure_to_remit_pension_contributions_deducted_from_the_wages_of_employees_.html25 October 2012: In Wexford Circuit Court on Thursday 4 October 2012, the appeal of Goff Developments Ltd (in liquidation) along with the directors, Francis Goff and Damien Goff was heard.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Circuit_Court_appeal_in_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board_for_failure_to_remit_pension_contributions_deducted_from_the_wages_of_employees_.htmlThu, 25 Oct 2012 10:39:06 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_revises_the_timeframe_for_defined_benefit_schemes_to_submit_funding_proposals.htmlWednesday, 26 September 2012: Today, The Pensions Board revised the timeframe for defined benefit schemes with funding deficits to submit funding proposals to the Board. This follows consideration of representations made to The Pensions Board.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_revises_the_timeframe_for_defined_benefit_schemes_to_submit_funding_proposals.htmlWed, 26 Sep 2012 16:04:39 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_convicted_and_fined_in_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board1.html31 July 2012: In Dundalk District Court on Thursday 26 July 2012, Judge Brennan convicted and imposed a fine of €2,400 on Broadpark Enterprises Limited with a registered address of Edentubber, Ravensdale, Dundalk, Co. Louth for failing to remit employee pension contributions to the trustee of the Construction Workers Pension Scheme (CWPS) within the statutory time limit.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_convicted_and_fined_in_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board1.htmlTue, 31 Jul 2012 09:37:35 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_publishes_FAQs_on_recent_changes_to_the_funding_standard1.html17 July 2012: The Pensions Board has published FAQs on recent changes to the funding standard.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_publishes_FAQs_on_recent_changes_to_the_funding_standard1.htmlMon, 16 Jul 2012 17:16:44 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_convicted_and_fined_in_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.html28 June 2012: In Tuam District Court on Tuesday 26 June 2012, Judge Geoffrey Browne convicted and imposed a fine of €1,000 on Thomas McHugh (Kilcloghans) Limited with a registered address of Kilcloghans, Tuam, Co. Galway for failing to remit employee pension contributions to the trustee of the Construction Workers Pension Scheme (CWPS) within the statutory time limit.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_convicted_and_fined_in_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlThu, 28 Jun 2012 10:42:16 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Minister_for_Social_Protection,_Joan_Burton_T_D_launches_The_Pensions_Board_Annual_Report_2011.htmlFriday, 22 June 2012: Today, the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton T.D., launched The Pensions Board‘s Annual Report and Accounts 2011.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Minister_for_Social_Protection,_Joan_Burton_T_D_launches_The_Pensions_Board_Annual_Report_2011.htmlFri, 22 Jun 2012 09:39:56 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_director_convicted_and_fined_for_non_compliance_with_statutory_request_in_a_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.html8 June 2012: Yesterday in Carrick-on-Suir District Court on Thursday 7 June 2012, Judge Finn convicted and imposed a fine of €1,000 on Owen Walsh, director of Cornerstone Homes Company Limited with a registered address of Kildalton, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny for failing to comply with a statutory request made by The Pensions Board pursuant to Section 18 of the Pensions Act 1990, to furnish certain information and documentation detailing deductions made from employees’ wages for pension scheme contributions to The Pensions Board within a specified timeframe.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_director_convicted_and_fined_for_non_compliance_with_statutory_request_in_a_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlFri, 08 Jun 2012 16:09:18 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Pension_Board_Funding_Standard_Seminars_June_2012.htmlThe Pensions Board is hosting a series of pension information seminars to explain recent changes to the funding standard rules for defined benefit pension schemes.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Pension_Board_Funding_Standard_Seminars_June_2012.htmlThu, 07 Jun 2012 14:26:24 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_publishes_funding_rules_for_defined_benefit_pension_schemes.html7 June 2012: Today, The Pensions Board published revised rules for defined benefit schemes and announced the deadlines by which trustees must submit funding proposals to the Board to deal with scheme deficits.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_publishes_funding_rules_for_defined_benefit_pension_schemes.htmlThu, 07 Jun 2012 10:46:00 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_convicted_and_fined_for_non_compliance_with_statutory_request_in_a_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.html1 June 2012: In Cork District Court on Tuesday 29 May 2012, Judge Aneous McCarthy convicted and imposed a fine of €1,500 on Equality Management Limited with a registered address at Cuil Greine House, Link Road, Ballincollig, Co. Cork for failing to comply with a statutory request made by The Pensions Board pursuant to Section 18 of the Pensions Act 1990, to furnish certain information and documentation detailing deductions made from employees wages for pension scheme contributions to The Pensions Board within a specified timeframe.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_convicted_and_fined_for_non_compliance_with_statutory_request_in_a_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2012 11:09:28 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Bench_warrant_for_the_arrest_of_two_construction_company_directors_issued_in_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.html31 May 2012: In Waterford District Court on Monday 28 May 2012, Judge David Kennedy issued a bench warrant for the arrest of two construction company directors of Leinster Formworks Limited; Patrick Browne of 19 Castlewoods, Ballinamona, Waterford and Tony Henderson of Ballycashin Road, Butlerstown, Waterford.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Bench_warrant_for_the_arrest_of_two_construction_company_directors_issued_in_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlThu, 31 May 2012 12:15:35 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Summary_of_responses_to_consultation_on_simplification_of_defined_contribution_pension_provision.htmlTuesday 1 May, 2012: The Pensions Board has published a summary of the responses to the consultation on simplification of defined contribution pension provision.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Summary_of_responses_to_consultation_on_simplification_of_defined_contribution_pension_provision.htmlTue, 01 May 2012 11:39:22 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_report_on_inspections_of_Registered_Administrators_for_2011.htmlThursday, 19 April 2012: The Board has completed its 2011 series of on-site inspections of Registered Administrators pursuant to its powers under Section 18 of the Pensions Act, 1990 as amended.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_report_on_inspections_of_Registered_Administrators_for_2011.htmlThu, 19 Apr 2012 16:22:21 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_publishes_updated_information_booklets.htmlThursday, 12 April 2012: The Pensions Board has published two updated booklets and a new checklist.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_publishes_updated_information_booklets.htmlThu, 12 Apr 2012 17:02:22 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_directors_convicted_and_fined_in_prosecutions_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlMonday, 26 March 2012: In Gort District Court on Thursday 22 March 2012, Judge Durcan convicted and imposed fines totalling €5,000 on Michael Walsh, a director of Micom Construction Limited with a registered address of c/o GBS & Co, Dooruspark, Kinvara, Co. Galway for failing to remit employee pension contributions to the trustee of the Construction Workers Pension Scheme (CWPS) within the statutory time limit. The company had also failed to reply to a statutory request issued by The Pensions Board.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_directors_convicted_and_fined_in_prosecutions_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlMon, 26 Mar 2012 11:42:47 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/240_hours_community_service_sentence_imposed_on_construction_company_director_in_a_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.html15 March 2012: In Navan District Court, yesterday 14 March 2012, Judge McMahon imposed a sentence of 240 hours community service on Sharon Finnegan, a director of Sharon Finnegan Design & Construction Ltd. (In Voluntary Liquidation). Sharon Finnegan pleaded guilty to eighteen offences relating to failure to remit employee pension contributions to the trustee of the Construction Workers Pension Scheme (CWPS) within the statutory time limit. These offences were committed with the consent or connivance or were attributable to the neglect of Sharon Finnegan, as director of the company, Sharon Finnegan Design & Construction Ltd. (In Voluntary Liquidation).http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/240_hours_community_service_sentence_imposed_on_construction_company_director_in_a_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlThu, 15 Mar 2012 16:23:26 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_and_directors_convicted_for_deduction_and_non-remittance_of_employee_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme1.html16 February 2012: In Cork District Court yesterday Wednesday 15 February 2012, Judge Leo Malone convicted and imposed a fine of €750 on Munster Sealant Services, a limited liability company with a registered address at The Loft Enterprise Park, Ballinrea Road, Carrigaline, Co. Cork for failing to remit employee pension contributions to the trustee of the Construction Workers Pension Scheme (CWPS) within the statutory time limit. Alan Hennessy and Breifne Hanratty, directors of the company, were also convicted and each fined €750 for similar offences to those committed by the company.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_and_directors_convicted_for_deduction_and_non-remittance_of_employee_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme1.htmlThu, 16 Feb 2012 14:40:19 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Trustee_training_obligations_-_news_update.htmlTuesday, 14 February 2012: Trustees are required to receive training within six months of their appointment and at least every two years thereafter. Where a person was already a trustee before the 1 February 2010, the training had to be completed before 1 February 2012 and at least every two years thereafter.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Trustee_training_obligations_-_news_update.htmlTue, 14 Feb 2012 14:34:54 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_and_directors_convicted_and_fined_for_failing_to_comply_with_a_statutory_request_made_by_The_Pensions_Board.html10 February 2012: In Killorglin District Court on Thursday 9 February 2012, Judge O’Connor convicted and imposed a fine of €200 on Annadale Construction Limited, a limited liability company with a registered address at Annadale Road, Killorglin, Co. Kerry.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_and_directors_convicted_and_fined_for_failing_to_comply_with_a_statutory_request_made_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlFri, 10 Feb 2012 14:11:43 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_convicted_for_deduction_and_non-remittance_of_employee_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme1.htmlThursday 9 February 2012: In An Spidéal, District Court today Thursday 9 February 2012, Judge Fahy convicted and imposed a fine totalling €3,000 on Forbairt MBB Teoranta, a limited liability company with a registered address at Aille, Indreabhan, Co. na Gaillimhe, for failing to remit employee pension contributions to the trustees of the Construction Workers Pension Scheme (CWPS) within the statutory time limit.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_convicted_for_deduction_and_non-remittance_of_employee_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme1.htmlThu, 09 Feb 2012 16:44:28 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_convicted_for_deduction_and_non-remittance_of_employee_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme.htmlWednesday 8 February 2012: In Baltinglass District Court yesterday on Tuesday 7 February 2012, Judge Connellan convicted and imposed fines totalling €1,500 on T. Duffy Plant Hire Limited, a limited liability company with a registered address at Slievecorragh House, Hollywood, Co. Wicklow, for failing to remit employee pension contributions to the trustees of the Construction Workers Pension Scheme (CWPS) within the statutory time limit, and for failing to comply with a statutory request made by The Pensions Board.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_convicted_for_deduction_and_non-remittance_of_employee_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme.htmlWed, 08 Feb 2012 15:00:30 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Sovereign_Annuity_Regulations_now_in_force.htmlFriday 20 January 2012: The Occupational Pension Schemes (Disclosure of Information) (Amendment) Regulations, 2012 were signed into law by the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton T.D on 11 January 2012. The Pensions Act (Register and Database of Certified Policies or Contracts of Assurance) Regulations, 2012 were also signed into law by the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton T.D on 11 January 2012.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Sovereign_Annuity_Regulations_now_in_force.htmlFri, 20 Jan 2012 14:37:44 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Update_on_the_re-introduction_of_funding_standard_obligations_for_defined_benefit_pension_schemes.html19 January 2012: On 28 October 2011, The Pensions Board announced that it expected to publish revised guidelines for defined benefit schemes in deficit and announce new deadlines by which schemes in deficit must submit a recovery plan to the Board by the end of 2011.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Update_on_the_re-introduction_of_funding_standard_obligations_for_defined_benefit_pension_schemes.htmlThu, 19 Jan 2012 11:21:08 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_and_directors_convicted_for_deduction_and_non-remittance_of_employee_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme.htmlWednesday 18 January 2012: Yesterday, Tuesday 17 January 2012, in Thurles District Court, Judge Lucey convicted and imposed conditional fines totalling €2,000 on EJF Plant Hire Limited Ltd., a limited liability company with a registered address at Parkeen, Graigue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary for failing to remit employee pension contributions to the trustee of the Construction Workers Pension Scheme (CWPS) within the statutory time limit, and for failing to comply with a statutory request made by The Pensions Board.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_and_directors_convicted_for_deduction_and_non-remittance_of_employee_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme.htmlWed, 18 Jan 2012 16:19:47 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Annual_scheme_fees_for_occupational_pension_schemes.htmlWednesday 21 December:  Annual scheme fees for occupational pensions schemes are payable by 31 of January for single member schemes and by the 31 March for group schemes.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Annual_scheme_fees_for_occupational_pension_schemes.htmlWed, 21 Dec 2011 16:02:40 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Consultation_on_the_simplification_of_defined_contribution_pension_provision_.htmlTuesday 13 December 2011: The Pensions Board has launched a consultation on the simplification of defined contribution pension provision.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Consultation_on_the_simplification_of_defined_contribution_pension_provision_.htmlTue, 13 Dec 2011 11:35:59 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_director_fined_for_deduction_and_non_remittance_of_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme_in_a_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board1.html9 December 2011: On Tuesday 6 December 2011 in Cork District Court, Judge O’Leary convicted and imposed fines totalling €800 on M & S Asphalt (Cork) Ltd., a limited liability company with a registered address at Ballymacthomas Street, Cork for failing to remit employee pension contributions to the trustee of the Construction Workers Pension Scheme (CWPS) within the statutory time limit, and for failing to comply with a statutory request made by The Pensions Board.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_director_fined_for_deduction_and_non_remittance_of_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme_in_a_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board1.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2011 16:23:27 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_director_fined_for_deduction_and_non_remittance_of_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme_in_a_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.html5 December 2011: Today, in the Dublin District Court, Judge John Paul McDonald imposed a fine of €7,000 on Michael Wallace, a director of M & J Wallace Ltd (In Receivership) in relation to the deduction and non-remittance of employee pension contributions within the statutory period. Legal costs of €450 were also awarded to The Pensions Board.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_director_fined_for_deduction_and_non_remittance_of_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme_in_a_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlMon, 05 Dec 2011 16:26:14 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_online_services_portal_ISIS_–_Occupational_Pension_Scheme_Registrations.htmlMonday 5 December 2011: From Tuesday 6 December 2011 single and group member occupational pension scheme registrations may be made through ISIS. Presenters should use the general log-in details approved by the Board and go to the submission tab on the Dashboard on ISIS.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_online_services_portal_ISIS_–_Occupational_Pension_Scheme_Registrations.htmlMon, 05 Dec 2011 14:53:00 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_online_services_portal_ISIS_–_Annual_Scheme_Information_ASI_returns.htmlMonday 28 November 2011: The Pensions Board will accept submissions of Annual Scheme Information returns electronically through ISIS.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_online_services_portal_ISIS_–_Annual_Scheme_Information_ASI_returns.htmlFri, 25 Nov 2011 15:10:55 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_fined_for_non_remittance_of_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme_in_a_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlThursday 24 November 2011: In Longford District Court on Tuesday 22 November, Judge Hughes imposed a fined of €500 on Fire and Sound Systems Ltd., a limited liability company, for non-remittance of employee pension contributions within the statutory period. The offences were committed by Fire and Sound Systems Ltd, a company with a registered address at Park Road, Longford, Co. Longford.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_fined_for_non_remittance_of_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme_in_a_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlThu, 24 Nov 2011 11:33:34 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/A_court_sentence_of_three_months_imprisonment_is_suspended_to_allow_construction_company_director_discharge_all_outstanding_pension_contributions_in_a_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlThursday 17 November 2011: In Arklow District Court on 16 November 2011, Judge Connellan imposed a sentence of three months imprisonment on Eftim Hurley, a director of Eftim Hurley Plant Hire Ltd. The sentence imposed on Eftim Hurley is suspended for 1 year on the basis that all outstanding pension contributions will be discharged by Eftim Hurley Plant Hire Ltd. on or before 1 December 2012.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/A_court_sentence_of_three_months_imprisonment_is_suspended_to_allow_construction_company_director_discharge_all_outstanding_pension_contributions_in_a_prosecution_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlThu, 17 Nov 2011 16:45:00 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_Company_pays_€81,606_outstanding_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme_on_foot_of_Pensions_Board_prosecution.htmlFriday 11 November 2011: In Waterford District Court on Friday 4 November 2011, Judge Early imposed fines totaling €1,000 on Cross Electrical Ltd., a company with a registered address at Greenan, Carroll’s Cross, Co. Waterford, for failing to remit employee pension contributions to the trustee of the Construction Workers Pension Scheme (CWPS) within the statutory time limit and for failing to comply with a statutory request made by The Pensions Board. Dermot O’Neill, John Kirwan and Patricia Kirwan were also each convicted and fined €200 for failing to comply with a statutory request made by The Pensions Board.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_Company_pays_€81,606_outstanding_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme_on_foot_of_Pensions_Board_prosecution.htmlFri, 11 Nov 2011 14:32:54 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Submission_of_defined_benefit_scheme_recovery_plans.htmlFollowing the announcement on 28 October by Joan Burton TD, Minister for Social Protection, on changes to the funding standard for defined benefit schemes, recovery plans submitted to The Pensions Board by 12 noon Friday 16th December 2011 will continue to be considered by the Board under the current funding standard and guidance.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Submission_of_defined_benefit_scheme_recovery_plans.htmlThu, 10 Nov 2011 10:28:51 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The Pensions Board to re-introduce the funding standard.html28 October 2011: The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD, has announced changes to the funding standard for defined benefit schemes.  On foot of this announcement The Pensions Board will publish revised guidelines for defined benefit schemes in deficit by the end of 2011.  It will also announce new deadlines by which schemes in deficit must submit a recovery plan to the Board.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The Pensions Board to re-introduce the funding standard.htmlFri, 28 Oct 2011 11:27:31 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Note_for_Information_on_changes_to_Defined_Benefit_Pension_Provision.html28 October 2011: The Government has approved a number of changes to defined benefit (DB) pension provision to help ensure its sustainability, enhance the security of member benefits and increase equity between members of DB schemes.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Note_for_Information_on_changes_to_Defined_Benefit_Pension_Provision.htmlFri, 28 Oct 2011 10:40:50 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_sets_out_certification_conditions_for_Sovereign_Annuities.htmlWednesday 26 October 2011: The Pensions Board today published its certification conditions for sovereign annuities. Legislation facilitating the introduction of sovereign annuities was passed earlier this year, and the Board’s conditions set out what requirements insurance companies must meet if they wish to offer these products to scheme trustees.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_sets_out_certification_conditions_for_Sovereign_Annuities.htmlWed, 26 Oct 2011 17:01:04 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_and_director_convicted_for_failing_to_remit_employee_pension_contributions_and_for_failure_to_comply_with_a_statutory_request_made_by_The_Pensions_Board.html25 October 2011: In Letterkenny District Court, yesterday, 24 October 2011, Judge Kelly imposed fines totalling €1,500 on John J Dolan with an address at Liskey, Ballinadrait, Lifford, Co. Donegal for failing to remit employee pension contributions to the trustee of the Construction Workers Pension Scheme (CWPS) within the statutory time limit and for failing to comply with a statutory request made by The Pensions Board. John J Dolan Scaffolding Limited (in Liquidation) was also convicted and fined a sum of €3,000 in respect of the same offences.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_and_director_convicted_for_failing_to_remit_employee_pension_contributions_and_for_failure_to_comply_with_a_statutory_request_made_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlTue, 25 Oct 2011 11:17:43 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_pays_outstanding_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme_.htmlThursday 13 October 2011: In Newcastle West District Court, on Tuesday 11 October 2011, prosecution summonses were struck out by The Pensions Board against Frank McGrath Construction Limited (in Receivership) with a registered address of Orchard House, Main Street, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick and the company’s two directors, Frank McGrath and Jerry Murphyhttp://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_pays_outstanding_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme_.htmlThu, 13 Oct 2011 10:50:51 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_and_director_convicted_for_failing_to_comply_with_a_statutory_request_made_by_The_Pensions_Board.html12 October 2011: In Skibbereen District Court, yesterday, 11 October 2011, Judge McNulty imposed a fine of €500 on John Burchill and imposed a fine of €500 on Kerry Burchill, both with an address of Rineen, Skibbereen, Co. Cork for failing to comply with a statutory request made by The Pensions Board. John Burchill Contracting Limited was also convicted and fined a sum of €1,000 in respect of the same offence before the court.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_and_director_convicted_for_failing_to_comply_with_a_statutory_request_made_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlWed, 12 Oct 2011 14:43:47 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_Company_directors_sentenced_to_five_months_imprisonment_for_deduction_and_non_remittance_of_pension_contributions_in_a_case_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.html27 September 2011: In Wexford District Court, yesterday, Monday 26 September 2011, Judge Coughlan imposed a custodial sentence of five months imprisonment on Damien Goff and Francis Goff, directors of Goff Developments Limited, in relation to failing to remit pension contributions to the Construction Workers Pension Scheme (CWPS) for the period between November 2008 and December 2009. Both directors were also fined €4,000 with five months to pay. Goff Developments Limited was also convicted and fined €4,000 with five months to pay. Legal costs of €3,200 were also awarded.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_Company_directors_sentenced_to_five_months_imprisonment_for_deduction_and_non_remittance_of_pension_contributions_in_a_case_taken_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlTue, 27 Sep 2011 09:37:08 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_Strategy_2011_–_2015.htmlTuesday 20 September 2011: The Pensions Board has published its strategy for the period 2011 to 2015.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_Strategy_2011_–_2015.htmlTue, 20 Sep 2011 12:21:51 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Trustee_Training_Reminder.htmlThursday, 15 September 2011: The Pensions Board is reminding trustees and employers that the 1st February 2012 triggers the two year legal requirement for trustee training.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Trustee_Training_Reminder.htmlThu, 15 Sep 2011 12:55:23 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_formally_names_its_online_data_management_system_as_the_Interactive_Scheme_Information_System_ISIS_.htmlInteractive Scheme Information System (ISIS) is the formal name given to the Board’s online data management system.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_formally_names_its_online_data_management_system_as_the_Interactive_Scheme_Information_System_ISIS_.htmlWed, 07 Sep 2011 11:17:27 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Social_Welfare_and_Pensions_Act,_2011_-_Information_Note.htmlTuesday 5 July 2011:The Social Welfare and Pensions Act, 2011 was signed into law on 29 June 2011. It makes certain amendments to the Pensions Act, 1990, as amended (“the Act”). It also makes certain changes in relation to the State pension.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Social_Welfare_and_Pensions_Act,_2011_-_Information_Note.htmlTue, 05 Jul 2011 11:54:20 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_and_director_convicted_for_non_remittance_of_pension_contributions_and_failing_to_comply_with_a_statutory_request_made_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlTuesday 28 June 2011: In Richmond District Court on Tuesday 28 June 2011, Judge Victor Blake imposed a fine on Diarmuid O’Kane, a director of D O’Kane Excavations Limited, of €6,500 with 8 months to pay in relation to failing to remit pension contributions to the Construction Workers Pension Scheme (CWPS) for periods between October 2008 and May 2009.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_and_director_convicted_for_non_remittance_of_pension_contributions_and_failing_to_comply_with_a_statutory_request_made_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlTue, 28 Jun 2011 16:23:57 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Minister_for_Social_Protection,_Joan_Burton_T_D_launches_The_Pensions_Board_Annual_Report_2010.htmlMonday, 20 June 2011: Today, the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton T.D., launched The Pensions Board‘s Annual Report and Accounts 2010.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Minister_for_Social_Protection,_Joan_Burton_T_D_launches_The_Pensions_Board_Annual_Report_2010.htmlMon, 20 Jun 2011 11:57:27 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Updated_booklet_new_checklist_about_pensions_on_separation_and_divorce.html31 May 2011: The Pensions Board has updated its booklet on ‘A brief guide to the pension provisions of the Family Law Act’ and published a new checklist about pensions on separation and divorce.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Updated_booklet_new_checklist_about_pensions_on_separation_and_divorce.htmlTue, 31 May 2011 16:35:48 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Two_construction_company_directors_convicted_for_failing_to_comply_with_a_statutory_request_made_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlThursday 12 May 2011: In Mallow District Court on Tuesday 10 May 2011, Joe and Anne McSweeney, with an address at Cloughlucas, Ironmines, Mallow, Co. Cork were both convicted for failing to comply with a statutory request made by The Pensions Board. They were each fined €2,500 with 4 months to pay. The Board was also awarded its costs. The case was heard by Judge Kelleher who noted the seriousness of the offence before him.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Two_construction_company_directors_convicted_for_failing_to_comply_with_a_statutory_request_made_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlThu, 12 May 2011 14:57:22 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_director_convicted_on_seven_charges_for_non_remittance_of_pension_contributions.htmlWednesday 11 May 2011: In Ardee District Court on Monday 9 May 2011, Louis Tighe, director of H.T.E Limited (In Liquidation), pleaded guilty to seven offences of failing to remit pension contributions to the Construction Workers Pension Scheme (CWPS).http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_director_convicted_on_seven_charges_for_non_remittance_of_pension_contributions.htmlWed, 11 May 2011 14:56:26 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_online_services_portal_–_scheme_amendments.htmlTuesday 22 March 2011: From Monday, 28 March 2011 The Pensions Board will no longer accept manual scheme amendments by PB3 forms, emails or letters. The facility to make such amendments is available through the “Submission” tab on the “Dashboard” in the online services portal. Any amendments received in the Board on and from 28 March 2011 will be returned to the sender for processing electronically by the interested parties themselves.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_online_services_portal_–_scheme_amendments.htmlTue, 22 Mar 2011 16:20:51 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_report_on_inspections_of_Registered_Administrators.htmlThursday 17 February 2011: The Board has completed its first series of on-site inspections of Registered Administrators pursuant to its powers under Section 18 of the Pensions Act, 1990 as amended.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_report_on_inspections_of_Registered_Administrators.htmlThu, 17 Feb 2011 09:02:33 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_opens_online_services_portal.htmlWednesday 2 February 2011: The Board opens up its online services portal today to allow fee managers to register for the service.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_opens_online_services_portal.htmlWed, 02 Feb 2011 13:06:00 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_to_open_its_online_data_management_system.htmlMonday 24 January 2011: The Board will open its online portal system on Tuesday 1 February 2011 to allow fee managers to register for the service and to pay the annual fees due using the system within the timeframes available.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_to_open_its_online_data_management_system.htmlMon, 24 Jan 2011 14:51:10 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Pension_scheme_trustee_obligations_under_the_Criminal_Justice_Money_Laundering_and_Terrorist_Financing_Act,_2010.htmlWednesday 19 January 2011: Trustees who provide pension scheme trustee services on a commercial basis must obtain an authorisation to do so from the Minister for Justice and Law Reform.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Pension_scheme_trustee_obligations_under_the_Criminal_Justice_Money_Laundering_and_Terrorist_Financing_Act,_2010.htmlWed, 19 Jan 2011 09:48:39 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_pays_outstanding_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme.htmlWednesday 12 January 2011: Yesterday in the Richmond District Court, prosecution summonses were withdrawn by The Pensions Board against W.W. Electrical Limited with a registered address of 9 Corrybeg, Templeogue, Dublin 6W and the company’s three directors, Terence Wall, Alan Wall and Eileen Wall.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Construction_company_pays_outstanding_pension_contributions_to_the_Construction_Workers_Pension_Scheme.htmlWed, 12 Jan 2011 09:59:43 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Minister_Ó_Cuív_appoints_new_Pensions_Board_.htmlWednesday 22 December 2010: Minister for Social Protection, Éamon Ó Cuív TD today announced the appointment of the new Pensions Board which takes up office for a five year period (2010-2015).http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Minister_Ó_Cuív_appoints_new_Pensions_Board_.htmlFri, 11 Mar 2011 15:58:44 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Introduction_of_Sovereign_Annuities_Bonds.htmlWednesday 08 December 2010: In his budget speech on Tuesday 7 December 2010, the Minister for Finance announced that new bonds which will facilitate a sovereign annuity pensions product will be available for pension schemes from January 2011.  The Minister for Social Protection provided further information during the Social Welfare budget announcements on Wednesday 8 December 2010.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Introduction_of_Sovereign_Annuities_Bonds.htmlWed, 08 Dec 2010 16:52:36 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Presentation_to_the_IAPF_Trustee_Forum1.9831.shortcut.htmlWednesday 24 November 2010: Presentation to the IAPF Trustee Forum by Brendan Kennedy CEO.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Presentation_to_the_IAPF_Trustee_Forum1.9831.shortcut.htmlThu, 25 Nov 2010 11:18:59 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Occupational_pension_scheme_fees_for_2011.htmlThursday 11 November 2010: The Minister has approved the Board’s recommendation to reduce occupational pension scheme fees by 9.1% on a once off basis for 2011 only. There is no change to PRSA fees.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Occupational_pension_scheme_fees_for_2011.htmlWed, 10 Nov 2010 15:01:14 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Pensions_Board_case_against_construction_company_director_is_adjourned_to_allow_director_time_to_come_up_with_money_for_the_pension_scheme_.htmlTuesday 9 November 2010: In Ardee District Court yesterday, Judge Clyne adjourned the Pensions Board case against Louis Tighe, director of H.T.E Limited (In Liquidation), until 9 May 2011. The adjournment is to allow time for Tighe to come up with monies for the Construction Workers Pension Scheme (CWPS).http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Pensions_Board_case_against_construction_company_director_is_adjourned_to_allow_director_time_to_come_up_with_money_for_the_pension_scheme_.htmlTue, 09 Nov 2010 11:06:38 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/News_update_-_The_Pensions_Board_extends_its_online_data_management_capacity.htmlWednesday 27 October 2010: The Board is continuing to develop its online services to customers with the implementation of a new data management system. Having pension scheme data submitted electronically will facilitate greater efficiencies for pension scheme administrators and enhance the effectiveness of the Board’s overall regulatory operations.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/News_update_-_The_Pensions_Board_extends_its_online_data_management_capacity.htmlWed, 27 Oct 2010 16:10:20 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Pensions_Board_prosecutes_trustees_over_failure_to_submit_an_actuarial_funding_certificate1.htmlMonday 18 October 2010: The Pensions Board successfully prosecuted Rice Steele Manufacturing Ltd, with an address at Cookstown Industrial Estate, Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24, for failure to submit an actuarial funding certificate within 9 months of the effective date of the certificate as required.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Pensions_Board_prosecutes_trustees_over_failure_to_submit_an_actuarial_funding_certificate1.htmlMon, 18 Oct 2010 12:55:36 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_prosecutes_Director_for_non_remittance_of_pension_contributions.htmlFriday 15 October 2010: "Construction company director pleads guilty to five charges for non remittance of pension contributions in a case taken by the Pensions Board.”http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_prosecutes_Director_for_non_remittance_of_pension_contributions.htmlFri, 15 Oct 2010 15:35:07 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/News_update_-_Deferral_of_deadline_for_DB_funding_proposals.htmlThursday 14 October 2010: The Government has announced that work on the defined benefit aspects of the National Pensions Framework is to be brought forward and new legislation will be introduced no later than 1 July 2010.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/News_update_-_Deferral_of_deadline_for_DB_funding_proposals.htmlThu, 14 Oct 2010 14:56:21 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/“The_Pensions_Board_will_extend_the_timeframe_for_defined_benefit_schemes_to_submit_funding_proposals”.htmlWednesday 13 October 2010: The Pensions Board will extend the timeframe for defined benefit schemes dealing with funding deficits to submit funding proposals for approval. The Board will announce shortly the new extended timeframe for such proposals.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/“The_Pensions_Board_will_extend_the_timeframe_for_defined_benefit_schemes_to_submit_funding_proposals”.htmlWed, 13 Oct 2010 09:30:39 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Occupational_Pension_Schemes_Investment_Amendment_Regulations_2010.htmlMonday 27 September 2010: The Occupational Pension Schemes (Investment) (Amendment) Regulations 2010, SI No. 455 of 2010 have been signed into law by the Minister for Social Protection, Éamon Ó Cuív T.D., with effect from 23 September 2010.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Occupational_Pension_Schemes_Investment_Amendment_Regulations_2010.htmlMon, 27 Sep 2010 09:48:56 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Defined_benefit_schemes_in_deficit_-_deadline_for_Section_49_3_Section_50_applications_.htmlThursday 19 August 2010: As you are aware, following an extension by the Board, the deadlines for defined benefit schemes to file a funding proposal and/or a Section 50 application will start to expire from 30 November 2010 next.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Defined_benefit_schemes_in_deficit_-_deadline_for_Section_49_3_Section_50_applications_.htmlThu, 19 Aug 2010 10:19:11 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Inspection_of_Registered_Administrator_“RA”_Services_.htmlAs part of its risk based approach to supervision and pursuant to its powers under the Pensions Act 1990, as amended (the “Act”), The Pensions Board (the “Board”) will shortly  carry out a series of both on and off-site inspections on the RA activities of selected RAs listed on the Board’s RA Register.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Inspection_of_Registered_Administrator_“RA”_Services_.htmlTue, 17 Aug 2010 10:05:47 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Minister_Ó_Cuív_appoints_new_Chairperson_to_Pensions_Board.htmlMonday 28 June 2010: Minister for Social Protection, Éamon Ó Cuív TD has today appointed Jane Williams, Managing Director of The Sia Group as the new Chairperson of The Pensions Board. Ms Williams replaces Tiarnan O Mahoney who has served in the role since 2005.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Minister_Ó_Cuív_appoints_new_Chairperson_to_Pensions_Board.htmlFri, 11 Mar 2011 15:46:16 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Minister_Ó_Cuív_Launches_Annual_Report_2009.html“Lessons of the past should be applied to the present - investment strategies must focus on the risk as well as the return”http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Minister_Ó_Cuív_Launches_Annual_Report_2009.htmlTue, 22 Jun 2010 11:29:44 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Five_month_extension_for_defined_benefit_schemes_to_submit_funding_proposals_to_The_Pensions_Board_.htmlThe Pensions Board is further extending by five months the deadline for defined benefit schemes to submit funding proposals and or section 50 applications for approval by the Board.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Five_month_extension_for_defined_benefit_schemes_to_submit_funding_proposals_to_The_Pensions_Board_.htmlWed, 14 Apr 2010 17:06:23 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Non_remittance_of_pension_contributions.htmlFriday 26 February 2010: Today, Judge O’Leary sentenced Gerard Walsh, a director of Wave Roofing and Cladding Limited to 200 hours of community service at Court 3, Cork District Court, Anglesea Street, Cork.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Non_remittance_of_pension_contributions.htmlWed, 03 Mar 2010 12:28:51 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Review_of_2009_published_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlThe Pensions Board today released its Review of 2009 – a fact sheet and commentary giving an overview of the activities for last year. The Board will publish its formal annual report for 2009 later in the year.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Review_of_2009_published_by_The_Pensions_Board.htmlWed, 31 Mar 2010 09:07:04 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Guidance_on_PIPS.htmlThe Minister for Finance has signed the statutory instrument giving effect to PIPS from 1 February 2010.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Guidance_on_PIPS.htmlTue, 23 Mar 2010 16:07:20 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_launches_interactive_e-learning_system_for_pension_scheme_trustees.htmlThursday 14 January 2010: Today, The Pensions Board launched its e-learning system for pension scheme trustees. From 1 February 2010, all pension scheme trustees must undertake training at least every two years. The new e-learning system provides this training on-line and free of charge in an easy to use self-paced manner.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/The_Pensions_Board_launches_interactive_e-learning_system_for_pension_scheme_trustees.htmlTue, 14 Jun 2011 09:05:14 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/FAQs_on_Section_50.htmlFAQs on Section 50 have been added to our website.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/FAQs_on_Section_50.htmlTue, 12 Jan 2010 09:21:43 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Self_Investment_Limits_-_Reminder.htmlIn Bulletin No. 2 - November 2008, the Pensions Board brought the self investment limits under the IORPs directive to the attention of pension schemes. Article 18 of the IORPs Directive limits the investment by a pension scheme to 5% of total assets in the employer and an additional 5% in other group companies related to the employer. The deadline for the implementation of this measure is 23 September 2010 and the Government has decided that it will not be implemented until the Directive deadline. However, the Board wishes to give advance notice of the application of this measure so that schemes take whatever investment steps are necessary in good time.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Self_Investment_Limits_-_Reminder.htmlTue, 12 Jan 2010 09:21:44 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Cross-border_schemes_Revised_protocol_for_co-operation_between_pension_supervisors.htmlCEIOPS members revise the framework for co-operation in respect of cross-border occupational pensions activity under the IORP Directive (2003/41/EC)http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Cross-border_schemes_Revised_protocol_for_co-operation_between_pension_supervisors.htmlTue, 12 Jan 2010 09:21:44 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Pensions_Board_prosecutes_trustees_over_failure_to_submit_an_actuarial_funding_certificate.htmlThe Pensions Board successfully prosecuted B. & C. Engineering Company Limited with an address at Rockgrove Industrial Estate, Little Island, Cork for failure to submit an actuarial funding certificate within 9 months of the effective date of the certificate as required.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Pensions_Board_prosecutes_trustees_over_failure_to_submit_an_actuarial_funding_certificate.htmlTue, 12 Jan 2010 09:21:42 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/First_report_into_personal_financial_education_published_by_national_steering_group.htmlThe Pensions Board welcomes the publication of the first report into personal financial education, entitled 'Improving Financial Capability - a multi-stakeholder approach' by the National Steering Group of Financial Education, of which the Board is a member.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/First_report_into_personal_financial_education_published_by_national_steering_group.htmlTue, 12 Jan 2010 09:21:40 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Information_Note_on_the_Occupational_Pension_Schemes_Duties_of_Trustees_in_Connection_with_Bulk_Transfer_Regulations_2009_S_I_No_177_of_2009_.htmlThe Occupational Pension Schemes (Duties of Trustees in Connection with Bulk Transfer) Regulations 2009 (“the Regulations”) were signed into law on the 7 May 2009. The Regulations impose various requirements on trustees to give certain information when carrying out a bulk transfer from a pension scheme for which the consent of the members is not required. It includes a bulk transfer arising from the winding up of such a scheme. A bulk transfer is a transfer of an amount of money or other resources by the trustees of a scheme in discharge of their liability under the scheme to provide benefits for a group of members. The Regulations come into effect on the 1st August 2009.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Information_Note_on_the_Occupational_Pension_Schemes_Duties_of_Trustees_in_Connection_with_Bulk_Transfer_Regulations_2009_S_I_No_177_of_2009_.htmlTue, 12 Jan 2010 09:21:39 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Minister_Hanafin_launches_Pensions_Board_Annual_Report_2008.htmlTrustees and employers have to focus as a matter of urgency on producing funding proposals that are viable and sustainable over the long term.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Minister_Hanafin_launches_Pensions_Board_Annual_Report_2008.htmlTue, 12 Jan 2010 09:21:39 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Pension_Board_Seminars_2009.htmlThe Pensions Board is hosting a series of pension information seminars to explain recent changes in pension legislation.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Pension_Board_Seminars_2009.htmlTue, 12 Jan 2010 09:21:38 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Section_50_50A_guidelines.htmlThese guidelines provide information to scheme trustees and their advisers about the approach that the Pensions Board (“the Board”) adopts in deciding whether to issue a direction under section 50 of the Act and/or grant consent for the purposes of section 50A of the Act.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Section_50_50A_guidelines.htmlTue, 12 Jan 2010 09:21:37 GMT http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Timetable_for_submission_of_funding_proposals.htmlLast September, the Pensions Board granted a six month extension to the deadline for defined benefit schemes to submit funding proposals for approval. For some schemes, this extended period expires at the end of June, 2009.http://www.pensionsboard.ie/en/News_Press/News_Press_Archive/Timetable_for_submission_of_funding_proposals.htmlTue, 12 Jan 2010 09:21:36 GMT