On foot of an invitation from the Chairperson of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence, the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers made a written submission on 5th March 2024 to the Committee. This was part of the consultation phase on the Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2023. This is the SUBMISSION […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Derek Gaynor of Naas, County Kildare, on 17th March 2024, peacefully at Naas General Hospital. Beloved husband of Betty, loving dad of Lynn, Andrew and Stephen and adored brother of the late Paul. Derek will be sadly missed by his loving wife and children, […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain J.C. (Jerry) Healy, Glanmire, and late of Crosshaven, County Cork. On March 16th, 2024, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of Cork University Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Gilda and the late Noelle and much-loved father of Fiona, Billie and Richard and […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Commander Aedh McGinn, Leckaneen, Aghabullogue and formerly of Kerry Pike, Cork. On March 9th 2024, Aedh passed away peacefully after a short illness bravely borne at Cork University Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband & best friend of Marjorie (Twomey) and adored […]
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The following are the details of Captain Donal Egan, whose passing we regretfully missed. Donal, of Sydenham Court, Ballsbridge, Dublin and formerly of Castlepollard, County Westmeath, and Kells, County Kilkenny, passed away on 29th February 2024, peacefully, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, with Sheelagh at his side and surrounded by his family. Donal will be […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Seán Quilty, Óglaigh na hÉireann, of Retreat Park, Athlone, County Westmeath and formerly of Croom, County Limerick. Peacefully on Sunday 3rd March 2024. Predeceased by his beloved parents John Joe and Myra, his sister Mary, and brothers Patrick and Gerard. Sadly missed by his […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Charles (Charlie) Cunningham, Templeville Road, Templeogue, Dublin 6W and formerly of Aughera, Carrick, County Donegal. On 6th February 2024, peacefully, in the care of the wonderful staff of Saint Vincent’s Hospital following the excellent care received in Brabazon House Nursing Home, Sandymount. Beloved husband […]
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The proposed Public Service Agreement, which covers 2024 to 2026, was reached at the Workplace Relations Commission on 26th January (See HERE). ARCO has obtained confirmation that the Pay Measures in the Agreement, and outlined below, will also apply to Military Pensions (See HERE). This ensures that the current pensions increase policy, of maintaining parity […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Liam Dunne of Back Lane, Carlingford and formerly Portlaoise and Dublin. Peacefully, on Monday 29th January 2024, at Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, in the presence of his loving family. Predeceased by his beloved wife Cecilia and daughter Una. Very deeply regretted by […]
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ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of a serving officer of Óglaigh na hÉireann, Commandant Aidan O’Reilly (82 Cadet Class 2005-2007) of Courtbrack, Blarney, Cork and formerly of Clara, County Offaly. On January 27th, 2024, unexpectedly. Dearly beloved husband of Ann (née Daly), adored son of Joseph and Helen, loving brother of […]