Letter to Taoiseach

For some time now we have been working with a wider group of Semi State Retired Staff Associations to put pressure on Government to address the wide range of issues which affect us all. While there are differences between us in terms of legislation, conditions etc, we have much more in common. Consequently we have … Read more

Retired Workers Bill – how did your TDs vote (courtesy Matt Kelly ESB)

The Government Amendment to the Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill2021 — Second Stage which proposed that the Bill be read a second time this day 12 months was carried. It is significant that the amendment omitted consultation with Retired Workers “to allow for consultation between the Minister for Enterprise, … Read more

Update from Brid Smith.

Hi all,  Apologies for the delay in getting back to since Wednesday. Firstly just to say well done to everyone involved in this campaign, the result of the vote and the campaign were hugely significant I think. It’s a tribute to you all that all of the opposition TDs supported the Bill; this is very … Read more

Proposed Bill – Retired employee rights

RTERSA have been campaigning for Representation & Arbitration rights for retired workers for some years now. Correspondence with successive Governments has fallen on deaf ears. Governments have lacked the political will to initiate change and introduce proper legal protection for pensioners and give them representation rights that they have earned throughout their working lives. RTE … Read more

Christmas Message 2020

  Dear members After a singularly memorable year during which an AGM was not possible I wanted to avail of this opportunity to keep you all up to date. The refusal of the Government to sanction our application for a 1% pension increase after so many years was utterly unreasonable and devoid of any financial … Read more

Why some spouses did not see any change after the levy stopped

We have had a few enquires from pensioners who did not receive an increase recently. The explanation is that a spouse whose partner died before the Noonan levy was applied did not have to pay the levy and consequently restoration does not apply.In the case of spouses whose partners died during the years when the levy did apply … Read more

Brid Smith proposed bill for retired employees rights

Important proposed amendments to the existing Industrial Relations legislation ––––––––––– Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2020 ––––––––––– Mar a tionscnaíodh As initiated ––––––––––– Page 1 of 17 Section 1. Definition ––––––––––– Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2020 ––––––––––– Mar a tionscnaíodh … Read more