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 […]
Author Archives: William Campbell
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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.
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Apr
Apr
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]