Author Archives: William Campbell

100th Anniversary of the establishment of the Signal Corps

  Ceremonies marking the 100th Anniversary of the establishment of the Signal Corps take place in the Curragh Camp on Thursday, 22nd June 2023. All those who have served in the Signal Corps/CIS Corps are invited to attend this historic event. A full programme of events has been planned, beginning at 1000hrs. Veterans may bring […]

Election Observers

International election observation plays an important role in the promotion of democratisation, human rights, and the rule of law. The Department of Foreign Affairs maintains a roster of observers who are available to participate in election observation missions. The Department nominate observers to missions organised, in the main, by the EU and the OSCE. Ireland’s […]

ARCO Members’ Update on the Statutory Inquiry Deliberations

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 […]

Comdt Gus McMenamin RIP

RIP

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, […]

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 […]

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