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Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025
Episode 20 • 22nd May 2026 • Irish Employment Law • Maples Group
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In this episode of the Maples Group Irish Employment Law Podcast, Karen Killalea (Partner and Head of Employment) and Ciara Ní Longaigh (Associate) discuss the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025. They provide an overview of the Act's new consent-based approach to contractual retirement ages as well as the notice and response requirements for employees and employers. They also discuss the significant penalties for non-compliance and the practical steps employers should be taking now to prepare for the commencement of the Act.

SPEAKERS:

Karen Killalea | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | Karen.Killalea@maples.com | View Bio

Ciara Ní Longaigh | Associate | +353 1 619 2740 | Ciara.NiLongaigh@maples.com | View bio

RESOURCES

Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025: https://isu.pub/epFVBRZ

Industrial Relations Act 1990 (Code of Practice on Longer Working) (Declaration): https://isu.pub/c4wCQlN

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