Events & Training

The Employer Update: Pensions, Health Benefits & Regulation

DATE: 17/09/2026

TIME: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

VENUE: Building 4000, Westpark Innovation Campus, Shannon, V14 YX01

Pensions, employee health benefits and regulation have become strategic business issues for Irish companies rather than simply HR or compliance matters. Together, they affect an organisation’s ability to attract and retain talent, manage costs, remain compliant and demonstrate good governance.

Shannon Chamber is delighted to partner with NFP, an Aon company, to give employers a clear and practical update on three of the most important developments currently impacting Irish organisations, covering pensions, health benefits, and regulatory change.

Topics covered during this 90-minute session will include:

  1. Auto Enrolment (6 months on) & Employer Sponsored DC Schemes 
  • Overview of the Auto Enrolment system / My Future Fund
  • Progress to date & employer obligations
  • Practical considerations and learnings
  1. Health Insurance Market Update 
  • Current market dynamics and pricing pressures
  • New provider
  • Trends in benefits and access / benchmarking data
  • What employers should be considering ahead of renewal
  1. Employment Law & Case Law Update 
  • Overview of employment law changes including pay transparency legislation
  • Key Case Law Updates from the WRC and Labour Court and Higher Courts – Implications for employers
  • Practical top tips in relation to key areas of HR e.g. investigations, rewards, performance etc.

The presentations will be practical and interactive, allowing time for Q&A and discussion with attendees. The presenters will inform and even entertain a little!

Why Attend?

This event will provide business leaders, HR professionals, finance teams and company directors with timely insights into some of the most significant workplace developments affecting Irish employers.

Presenters
  • Philip Brennan

    NFP

    Philip is a senior advisor working with employers on pension strategy, retirement planning and regulatory developments. He has extensive experience supporting organisations through pension scheme design, governance and upcoming changes such as Auto Enrolment

  • Patrick Brennan

    NFP

    Patrick leads advisory services for corporate clients in Ireland across health insurance, wellbeing strategy and broader employee benefits. He works closely with employers on market reviews, cost management strategies, and designing benefit programmes that align with workforce needs and business objectives.

  • Caroline Reidy

    NFP

    Caroline is a leading HR and employment law specialist, advising organisations across Ireland on compliance, employee relations and regulatory change. She provides practical guidance to employers on adapting to evolving legislation, including areas such as pay transparency and workforce governance

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