ASTI - Ireland's main second level teachers union

As a teacher's contract is with his / her school, formal notification of intention to retire should be given to the school at least three months prior to retirement. Application for pension benefit should be made by the teacher to the Department of Education and Science and early application, three months prior to intended retirement date, helps to ensure prompt payment of pension and lump sum.  All application forms are available from the Department of Education and Science.