hi ian,
ok then..you have been given the details by others..
then contact the caa about renewal or the iaa...examiners in ireland can renew for you and he must give you a copy of his examiners rating with the renewal form to the caa...or if you go through the iaa they will return it for you.if there is sufficient time the caa might have a different form than the iaa to give you but if there is insufficient the iaa form i think will be accepted by the caa.
if you are in dublin...call ( 01 ) only if your are outside the 01 area 6718655...or call to them at aviation house hawkins street D2...just beside o'connell bridge ( south side )..and look for personnel licencing section.they are very helpful.
do'nt let the rating ( not a licence as someone said ) expire or you will have to do the skills test again( as you were told)..LST.
if you cannot meet the requirements and the SEL (single engine land..plane rating ) is still valid...you will have to apply to do the LPC ..licence proficiency check ( as opposed to the LST ... licence skills test ).the iaa can arrange this.
of course remember to keep your medical valid as well sine JAA licences are driven now by the two...the rating currency and...the medical currency. without both you cannot act as PIC.
hope this helps.
gear up.
the dean.