Author Archives: William Campbell

Capt Padraig O’Carroll RIP & Capt Tom McDonald RIP

RIP

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, […]

Further Statement from ARCO on the External Oversight Body of the Defence Forces

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 […]

ARCO’s Statement on the composition of the External Oversight Body of the Defence Forces

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 […]

Pension Adjustments in respect of October 2022 and March 2023 increases

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 […]

Report – IRG on Dignity and Equality Issues in the Defence Forces

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 […]

Rev Fr Patrick Daly RIP

RIP

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 […]

Management Level Vacancy – Top Security

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, […]

Cdr Martin Counihan RIP

RIP

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 […]

Canon Michael Murphy RIP

RIP

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, […]

By continuing to use the ARCO Website, you agree to the use of cookies. more information

The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this.

Close