ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Traolach Sweeney Caherdaniel, County Kerry and formerly of Newbridge, County Kildare who passed away as the result of a tragic road traffic accident on Thursday 11th July 2024. Survived by his wife Ena Sweeney (nee Kelly, Myshall, Co. Carlow), his daughter Aislinn, his son […]
Yearly Archives: 2024
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Jul
Jul
In July 2023 the Government approved the establishment of a Tribunal of Inquiry, pursuant to the provisions of the Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Acts 1921 to 2004, to examine a range of matters pertaining to the effectiveness of the complaints processes within the Defence Forces. The Tribunal delivered its Opening Statement at a public sitting […]
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Jul
Jul
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Barry Studdert, of College Park, Newbridge and formerly of Clareville, Wilton Road, Cork City on 9th July 2024. Predeceased by his parents Bridie and Martin, sister Ann (Gowing), and brother Michael. Sadly, missed by his loving wife Frances, children Niamh, Brian, Órla, Úna, Emer, […]
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Jun
Jun
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel John Hughes, Terenure, Dublin 6, peacefully on 21st June 2024, in the presence of his loving family and in the excellent care of the staff of Beacon Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Evelyn and son Karl. Father of Ronan, Dervila, Norman and Paula. He […]
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Jun
Jun
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Martin Reidy, Hodson Bay, Kiltoom, Athlone, County Roscommon and formerly The Windmill, Cloughjordan, County Tipperary on Thursday, June 6th, 2024, peacefully, under the loving care of the staff at Roscommon Hospice. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary and niece Ellen Moylett. Martin will […]
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May
May
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Francis (Frank) Fleming of Dundrum, Dublin on 28th May 2024 (peacefully) in his 98th year in the exceptional care of Simpsons Hospital, surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his loving wife Philomena. He is survived by his children Marese (Cooney), Ciara (Maloney) and Conor, […]
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May
May
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Pat (K.P.) Griffin, of Glanmire, Cork and formerly of Kilrush, County Clare. On May 26th, 2024, peacefully, at the Cork University Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of Mary (née Sullivan), much loved father of Niamh, Eilís, Fiona, Ciaran, Aisling and […]
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May
May
Members will be aware from our posting of 2nd May 2024 that Pensions Section has stated it is planned to include the benefit of the 1st January 2024 increase in pensions, under the Public Service Agreement 2024 to 2026, in the May 2024 pension payment. This is an increase in Pay of 2.25% or €1,125, […]
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May
May
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Kenneth (Ken) Kelly, (ARCO Secretary 2005 to 2009) on Wednesday, 8th May 2024, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving partner Brigid (Flavin), his children Sinead and Alan, grandchildren Aoife, Imogen, Camille, and Christian, daughter-in-law Lara, son-in-law […]
02
May
May
Pensions Section of the Department of Defence has forwarded this NOTE to ARCO in relation to the pension increases due under the Public Service Agreement 2024 to 2026. We have already provided our members with comprehensive information on this Agreement, especially in our posting of 5th February 2024 (https://arcoireland.com/public-service-agreement-2024-2026/). Pensions Section’s note states that it […]