Slándáil 2020 is Ireland’s inaugural National Security Summit connecting government, industry, academia and civil society. The Summit will be held in ‘The Helix’ Dublin on 25 and 26 February. The speakers include the newly appointed Director of the National Security Analysis Centre, Mr. Dermot Woods, and the Chief of Staff, Vice-Admiral Mark Mellett DSM. […]
Yearly Archives: 2020
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier General Stephen (Steve) Murphy of Mount Merrion, County Dublin and formerly of Tulla, County Clare. On 26th January 2020, peacefully after a short illness. Predeceased by his wife, Joan (Cahill) and son, Patrick. Deeply regretted by his daughters, Eileen, Siobhan, and Orla, son, Declan, […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Noel O’Brien of Dalkey, County Dublin and formerly of Burncourt, County Tipperary, a member of 39 Cadet Class (1964-1966). On 26th January 2020, peacefully, after a long illness, in the wonderful care of the staff of the Cedar Ward, St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. Beloved […]
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Brigadier General Peter O’Halloran, Assistant Chief of Staff, retires from the Defence Forces on the 6th of February 2020. During his long and distinguished career, Brigadier General O’Halloran served in a wide range of appointments, both at home and overseas. A retirement function to mark Brigadier General O’Halloran’s retirement will be held in the Officers’ […]
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Arising from the Public Sector Pay Commission, the rate of Military Service Allowance was increased w.e.f. 04 July 2019. Following an ARCOIreland submission, dated 30 July 2019, ARCOIreland was advised by the Private Secretary to the Minister, in a letter dated 10 December 2019, that the MSA increase would be reflected in military pensions of […]
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Introduction The General Election on Saturday, 08 February provides ARCOIreland with ample opportunities: To inform election candidates of the absolute need to promote the rights, interests, quality of life, services, and welfare of retired officers, and eligible spouses or civil partners, and To advocate for the Defence Forces, including its personnel, its veterans, and the […]
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Under the auspices of the National Security Analysis Centre, the Government is proposing to develop a National Security Strategy. A public consultation process took place from 05 December through 31 December, ARCOIreland made a formal submission to the Department of An Taoiseach on 28 December, which is attached along with the covering letter. Whereas a […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Frank Egan, late of the Ordnance Corps and Templeogue, Dublin 6W. Peacefully, on 31st December 2019, in the wonderful care of the staff of Tallaght University Hospital. Beloved husband and best friend of Marie, much loved dad of Kevin, Fionnuala, Sinéad, Fergus and […]
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Happy New Year to all members of ARCOIreland and to the wider Defence Forces Community. The Defence Forces have complied a comprehensive end of year review of their Operational, Training and Educational Activities for 2019, both at home and overseas. To download the Review, circulated by the Defence Forces Press Officer, please click here.