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About Us

Established in 1974, the Retirement Planning Council of Ireland (RPC) is a Registered Charity, a not-for-profit organisation, wholly independent of all financial institutions and with a voluntary board of directors.

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1974

Established

20,000+

Courses run

150,000+

Attendees

Our Courses

We provide support, information and guidance to people planning for retirement. Having worked with organisations and individuals across Ireland for 50 years, we offer practical courses and seminars that talk through the financial and lifestyle changes retirement can bring and help people prepare for the time ahead.

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Three retirees, two women and one man, leaning on a wooden beam outdoors. Chatting and laughing .

Planning for retirement

Our core programme, held nationwide and online throughout the year, this course aims to promote a holistic approach by covering all aspects of retirement planning.

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A professional older man working indoors. He's concentrating while reading on a tablet.

Executive planning for retirement

Our one-day bespoke offering aims to make the transition from work to retirement smooth and enjoyable by carefully considering both holistic and financial aspects.

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Two professional women in their mid-career chatting in work.

Mid-Career Planning

Our in-house company offering aims to help individuals at the midpoint of their careers map out their financial priorities, career ambitions, and personal development to create financial well-being in the workplace.

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Personal Stories

Alan and Avril, sitting together on a couch in their house. Happy after having taken our planning for retirement programme

Alan & Avril attended one of our open Planning for Retirement courses and this is their experience. Alan worked with permanent tsb for forty-two years before retiring in September 2019. Avril continues to work as a nurse and is considering her retirement options.

Alan & Avril Nason

Banking and Nursing

Jimmy O’Driscoll retired nearly five years ago at the age of 65. Jimmy had worked both in the private and public sectors. In his last job, he worked as a trainer with a public services agency teaching electricians and guiding apprentices.

Jimmy O'Driscoll

Private and Public sector employee

Fintan previously worked as a business director with various multinationals. He semi-retired 17 years ago, becoming a house-husband and full-time parent, before returning to the workforce as General Manager of the Galway Greyhound Stadium.