Monthly Archives: February 2024

Procedures to be adopted on the death of a retired teacher

Posted on February 17, 2024 by coolamber71

Unfortunately, we have all reached that stage in life where we can no longer be assured of either health, wealth or happiness! It is important to be aware of what you need to do in the event of the death … Continue reading →

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Teachers’ Golfing Society Centenary Year, 2024

Posted on February 14, 2024 by coolamber71

The Teachers’ Golfing Society was set up in the Teachers’ Club in May 1924.  This is their Centenary year, and this is a brief history of the society. A group of 24 members, ladies and gentlemen were enrolled in 1924 and … Continue reading →

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Teaching After Retirement

Posted on February 11, 2024 by coolamber71

Working as a Substitute/Fixed Term Teacher after retirement Retired teachers may be employed as substitute teachers where no qualified serving teachers are available to a school. The position is outlined in DES Circular 31/2011: “The purpose of this circular is … Continue reading →

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Social Welfare Entitlements

Posted on February 11, 2024 by coolamber71

The following allowances are available to members. Household Benefits package The Household Benefits package is a package of 2 allowances which help with the running of a household. The package is available to everyone over age 70 (and to people under age … Continue reading →

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Draft Public Service Pay Agreement

Posted on February 7, 2024 by coolamber71

Confirmation that the application of the pay increases to pensioners, once acceptance of union members has been achieved, was received by ICTU yesterday. A letter, dated 1 February, from Deputy Secretary General of the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery … Continue reading →

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