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MESSAGE FROM THE ACTING PRESDENT

The  National Committee extends a warm welcome to our new members who have recently joined RSTA. Your support will add strength to the voice of RSTA in its advocacy in the interests of retired secondary teachers.

I would like to acknowledge the voluntary contribution of our branch officers, most of whom have served for many years and to appeal all members to make a special effort to attend their branch meetings and events for the coming year.

Ní neart go cur le  chéile!               Micheál O'Neill,  Acting President

RSTA ANNUAL CONFERENCE APRIL 2026

A report from the Conference will be available in the next RSTA Newsletter and here on the website in the near future.

The following members were elected at the Conference to serve the 2026/2027 term:

National Committee Officers elected for 2026/2027 Term

President: Micháel O'Neill (Wexford Branch)

Vice President: Annette O'Carroll (Sligo Branch)

National Secretary:  John Simms (Clare Branch)

National Treasurer:  Eddie McCarthy (Dublin Branch)

Officers and National Committee Members Elected

Back Row: Muriel McNicholas (Mayo Branch), Eddie McCarthy (Dublin Branch), Grainne O'Neill (Sligo Branch), John Simms (Clare Branch), Annette O'Carroll (Sligo Branch), Mike Moriarty (Athlone Branch).

Front Row: Mary Francis O'Conghaile (Galway Branch), Carmel Heneghan (Mayo Branch), Micháel O'Neill (Wexford Branch), Bernadine O'Sullivan (Dublin Branch), Mattie Finnerty (Tipperary Branch).

New Pensions Payment System

RSTA members will have received a letter from the Department about the introduction of a new Pensions Payroll System and the consequent significant changes to the issuing of payslips, online access etc.  The National Committee has engaged with the Department on a number of concerns raised by members with regard to the changes.  The reply from the Department is available to read/download here: Payslips_Dept_Response.pdf

Job Opportunities for Retired Teachers

The CSO has been in contact with RSTA to let our members know that they welcome applications from retired teachers for job opportunities for the conduct of the 2027 Census. Further information and details of the application process are available in the Latest News section of the website.