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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESDENT - September 2026
I hope all our members had an enjoyable summer and are looking forward to the restart of RSTA branch activities this month. On behalf of the RSTA National Committee I extend congratulations and a warm welcome to colleagues who have just retired. We wish you a well-earned, happy and fulfilled retirement!
We also extend good wishes and support to our serving colleagues. It is good that, at the start of a challenging year ahead, the extra anxiety of possible industrial action has been averted. The onus now falls on the Department of Education and Youth to ensure that the resources needed by teachers and their students to implementent the Redeveloped Denior Cycle are delivered as promised.
Ní neart go cur le chéile!
RSTA Tribute to Kieran Christie, General Secretary ASTI.
On behalf of the membership of RSTA, I take this opportunity to express sincere thanks to the outgoing ASTI General Secretary. Kieran has been consistent and unequivocal in his statements confirming ASTI's commitment to the policy of pension parity. His unfailing courtesy during his term as General Secretary has facilitated the strong and trusting relationship between our two organisations. Kieran leaves offce with the good wshes of all members of RSTA.
Micheál O'Neill, President
RSTA National Committee 2026/27
Back Row: Muriel McNicholas (Mayo), Eddie McCarthy, National Treasurer (Dublin), Grainne O'Neill (Sligo), John Sims, National Secretary (Clare), Annette O'Carroll (Sligo), Mike Moriarty (Athlone).
Front Row: Mary Francis O'Conghaile (Galway), Carmel Heneghan (Mayo), Micheál O'Neill, President (Wexford), Bernadine O'Sullivan (Dublin), Mattie Finnerty (Tipperary).
RSTA National Conference 27th - 29th April 2027. Sligo Park Hotel
Sligo RSTA branch is proudly hosting the National Conference 2027. Details, including prices for accommodation, are published in the September issue of the RSTA Newsletter which has been circulated to all members. There is a small misprint in the rates quoted in the Newsletter. Correct rates are as follows:
Two-Night Stay B&B including Gala dinner with glass of wine:
€205 per person sharing a twin/double room. €330 per single room.
One-Night Stay B&B includng Gala dinner with glass of wine:
€133.50 per person sharing a Twin/Double room. €195 per single room
One-Night B&B only
€87.50 per person sharing twin/double room. €149 per single room.
Gala Dinner Rates:
Gala dinner with wine is €50 for non-residents. A discounted price of €46 is offered to residents.
Letter from the Minister for Education and Youth to RSTA 28/7/2026
RSTA has received a letter from the Minister in response to their query. The letter is available to read/download here: Letter_from_Minister_28.7.26.pdf
Census 2027 - Job Opportunities for Retired Teachers
29 August 2026
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has contacted RSTA requesting that we inform our members about upcoming job opportunities for the 2027 Census. Full details on the application procedure is in the document at the link below.
Message from Fiona McNally of the CSO as follows:
We are now preparing to launch our next recruitment competition for Census Field Supervisors and would be very grateful if you would kindly share the details with your members.
Relevant information here: Census_Field_Supervisor_role.pdf
Job Opportunties for Retired Teachers - Test Administrators at Primary and Second Level
March and April 2027
The Educational Research Centre (ERC) based in St Patrick's campus, Drumcondra has contacted RSTA with a request to inform our members about job opportunities in conducting an international study, Trends in International Mathematics and Science (TIMSS2027) in both primary and post-primary levels. As part of the administration of the test, the ERC hires Test Administrators to manage the classroom during the test. Full training and related documentation will be provided to Test Administrators prior to the testing period.
Full details including application procedures, rates of pay, dates etc are included in the linked document below. Please pass on the information to colleagues who might be interested.
Letter from ASTI on Pension Parity Issue 18th May 2026
RSTA has received a letter of clarification from the ASTI General Secretary, Kieran Christie, in response to queries raised by the National Committee. Click the link below to read the response:
ASTI_Clarification_on_Pension_Parity_and_Local_Bargaining.pdf
