Members will be aware from previous postings that the extended Building Momentum Agreement was sanctioned in the latter part of 2022 and included the following increases to serving personnel and to relevant qualifying pensioners in pre-existing pension schemes: 2 February 2022 increase of 3%. (This, plus the relevant associated arrears was paid in the December […]
Yearly Archives: 2023
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May
May
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Seamus (Jim) Condon of Blackrock, County Dublin. On May 14th, 2023 (Peacefully), in his 94th year, in the loving care of the staff at the Fern Dean Nursing Home, Deansgrange. Darling husband of the late Veronica and beloved father of Andrew, Myriam and Bernice, […]
10
May
May
Ceremonies marking the 100th Anniversary of the establishment of the Signal Corps take place in the Curragh Camp on Thursday, 22nd June 2023. All those who have served in the Signal Corps/CIS Corps are invited to attend this historic event. A full programme of events has been planned, beginning at 1000hrs. Veterans may bring […]
10
May
May
International election observation plays an important role in the promotion of democratisation, human rights, and the rule of law. The Department of Foreign Affairs maintains a roster of observers who are available to participate in election observation missions. The Department nominate observers to missions organised, in the main, by the EU and the OSCE. Ireland’s […]
07
May
May
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Joe Young of Barna, County Galway and formerly of Donnycarney, Dublin. On Saturday, 6th May 2023 in his 90th year, very peacefully at home with his dearly loved wife Barbara (née Mullan) and daughters, Aisling, Karen, Shirine and Orla by his side. Predeceased by […]
04
May
May
ARCO met with the Secretary General of the Department of Defence in the National Emergency Coordination Centre on 02 May 2023. ARCO acknowledges the Secretary General’s courtesy in consulting with ARCO. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Draft Terms of Reference for the Statutory Inquiry recommended by the Independent Review Group’s Report […]
04
May
May
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Gus McMenamin of Rush, County Dublin and formerly Kilnaleck, County Cavan. On May 2, 2023, peacefully, after a short illness. Brother of the late Philip, he will be sadly missed by his loving wife Anne, children Finola, Deirdre, Niamh, Conor and Niall, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, […]
02
May
May
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Tom Murphy of Harbour Heights, Kinsale, on April 30th 2023 peacefully in the loving care of the Staff at Haven Bay Care Centre, Kinsale. Beloved husband of the late Mary, and dear father of Irene, Stephen, Paul and the late Philomena (Guerin). Sadly missed […]
20
Apr
Apr
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, […]
20
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.