
SUMMER MEETING KRT JUNE 2025
(Please scroll to end to see photo gallery)
Thanks you to all our committee who work on our behalf
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Our meeting began with a warm welcome to new members, condolences and apologies.
Minutes of last meeting were read and approved (Thank you Anne and Maura)
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Financial Report shows that we are living well within our means and transparently which is so important. The meeting approved suggested funding for the various Branch activities. (Thank you Fidelma)
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Each of the organisers of the various activities of our Branch gave a short (but very impressive) report on what is happening. Thank you to all organisers and also luckily there is always some capable and willing member to step into the breach when required – thanks to them too. Each organiser has set up a WhatsApp group for ease of communicating with participants.
List of organisers:
Ann Enright- Culture Vultures
Anne Rogan- Hill Walking
Anne Rogan and Fiona Thompson- Cards and Games and Social
Bernadette Doyle – Outings and Holidays
Breda Fay- Blog and Oidí Scortha App
Fidelma Farrell & Brian Keyes- Dancing
Maura McAuliff – Flat Walking
Stephanie Bergin – Book Club
Ted Rooney – Golf
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Máire Ní Choinuinneagáin RTAI President was unable to attend but sent on a report which Michael Minogue read to meeting. (Thanks Michael) The report emphasised the 2 aspects of RTAI: (1) Business/Financial side and the equally important (2) Social side.
(1) Business/Financial
(a) Her report on Annual Convention can be read in Comhnasc as can the good news on pay increases (1% in Aug 2025, 1% in Feb 2026, 1% in June 2026). she advised members when the occasion allowed to remind our TDs about the importance of parity AND the voting power of the retired teachers.
(b) Department of Ed proposes some changes (all of which will be dealt with in Comhnasc or RTAI newsletters)
- an option to convert to digital payslips
- new ways to contact DE Payroll Section on DE Website
- new ways to update your records with DE online
(c) Pension Declaration Forms will be issued to about 13000 teachers this summer (to prove you are still able to receive the pension). This will be an annual event for over 80s.
(d) Retired Teachers returning to work (article in Spring Comhnasc)
- after break of less than 26 weeks – you will be making pension contributions to Teachers’ Pension Scheme until you’re 70
- after 26 weeks or more and retired since 2013 – you will be making pension contributions to Public Service Pension Scheme until you’re 70
(2) Social
(a) Very successful Singing Group (See RTAI website)
(b) Annual Golf Classic (see our own Blog)
(c) ARTI Autumn Trip to White’s Hotel Wexford Oct 6th – 9th 2025 (RTAI Website and Comhnasc)
(d) New look ARTI Website/ Facebook and Linked-In – search for Retired Teachers’ Association of Ireland (rather than ARTI)
(e) check out over 70’s Household Benefit Scheme – YOU MUST APPLY FO IT
(f) NOTE- your Public Service Card, GP Visit Card, Drug Repayment Scheme, Driving Licence, EHIC Card all have expiry dates – ALSO your NEW Free Travel Card from September will include a companion!
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Some questions on Health Insurance, pay parity, webinars followed before RAFFLE (thanks to Anne)
LUNCH (photos thanks to Fiona Thompson)



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