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 […]
Yearly Archives: 2023
08
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 […]
03
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 […]
01
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 […]
16
Mar
Mar
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Reverend Father Patrick Daly, Braganza, Carlow, and late of The Curragh and Naas, County Kildare. Died 15th March 2023, in the wonderful care of the staff of Craddock House Nursing Home, Naas. Predeceased by his parents James and Elizabeth, brothers Shay and Kevin, and sister-in-law […]
15
Mar
Mar
ARCO has been contacted by Guy Davies, General Manager of Top Security, with a view to advertising among our members for the role of Senior Operations Manager within the Top Security portfolio. The Role and Responsibilities, as well as the profile of the candidate they are looking for, is downloadable HERE. If you are interested, […]
15
Mar
Mar
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commander Martin Counihan, Rochestown, Cork and formerly of Monkstown, Dublin. On March 14th, 2023, peacefully, in the presence of his loving family in Marymount Hospice, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Pat (née Hourihan), much adored […]
14
Mar
Mar
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Very Reverend Canon Michael Murphy, a former Chaplain to the Defence Forces, on March 11th 2023, unexpectedly at his beloved Fountainstown, County Cork. Son of the late Jim and Jo and brother of Niall and the late Father Joseph. Sadly missed by his loving brother, […]
22
Feb
Feb
Launched in May 2020, ARCO’s Twitter Platform now has 1,000 followers. ARCO’s LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook Social Media platforms support the Association’s Information Campaign and Communications Strategy. These Platforms provide cost effective, innovative, and efficient communications support for our membership, provide a marketing tool for the Association, and, in parallel, convey appropriate and relevant information […]
16
Feb
Feb
This is the link to the latest campaign video from Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann/Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel (ONE) and highlights the challenges associated with homelessness. https://vimeo.com/droga5dublin/hopecouture ONE, supported by Droga5, launched their ‘Hope Couture’ collection this morning, 16th February 2023, on Grafton Street in the heart of Dublin to shine a light on the […]