Should the government automatically deduct a portion of every worker's salary for a private pension scheme?

Ireland is the only OECD country without a mandatory earnings-related pension system. To address this, the "Auto-Enrolment" scheme will automatically sign workers up for a pension pot funded by their wages, their employer, and the state. Proponents argue this prevents a "pensions time bomb" where future retirees face poverty. Opponents argue it reduces take-home pay for low earners already struggling with the cost of living and burdens small businesses.