The following are the details of two ARCO members whose passing we regretfully missed. Captain Padraig O’Carroll (Ó Cearbhaill) of Sutton, County Dublin, who died on 23rd December, 2022, in the care of the wonderful nurses and staff at the Mater Private Hospital and Saint Francis Hospice, Raheny. Beloved husband for 53 years of Patsy, […]
Monthly Archives: April 2023
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Apr
Apr
The All you need to know about tax sessions, the details of which are outlined in this circular, will be of interest to our membership in the 65+ age bracket living in the greater Dublin area. Please note the closing date for registration is 21st April.
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Apr
Apr
In correspondence provided to ARCO, and which may be accessed HERE, the Minister for Defence states that he intends to make further appointments to the External Oversight Body of the Defence Forces “specifically the member of an overseas Defence Forces or defence department”. Previously, ARCO expressed its concern over the imbalance of Defence representation on […]
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Apr
Apr
ARCO welcomes the establishment of the External Oversight Body of the Defence Forces but expresses its concern over the imbalance of Defence representation in its membership. The inclusion of a civilian Defence Official should be balanced by the inclusion of a Military Professional. This body will have to have the trust and confidence of both […]
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Apr
Apr
ARCO has been in contact with Pensions Section of the Department of Defence in relation to the implementation of increases to Defence Forces Pensions and has been provided with the following update. Members will be aware from previous postings that the extended Building Momentum Agreement was sanctioned in the latter part of 2022 and included […]
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Apr
Apr
On the publication of the Report of the Independent Review Group on Dignity and Equality Issues in the Defence Forces, ARCO welcomes the Government’s decision to implement the Report’s 13 recommendations. Following the publication of the Independent Review Group’s report, the Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Seán Clancy commended the bravery of the men and women […]