ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier-General James J. (Jimmy) Flynn DSM of Foxrock, Dublin 18. On April 15, 2021, peacefully at Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband for 57 years of Jennifer (nee Simcox) and adored father of Peter, Trevor, Nicola and Keith. Very sadly missed […]
Author Archives: William Campbell
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Members of the Defence Forces work in sometimes dangerous and potentially hostile environments both at home and overseas. They are aware that serious injuries, attributable to military service, have occurred since the Army Pensions Act of 1923 was enacted and are likely to occur in the future. Defence Forces personnel have legitimate expectations that if […]
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Comdt Jamie Troy is a student on the 03 Joint Command and Staff Course and is undergoing an MA in Leadership with Maynooth University. The subject of his MA thesis is to: Review the impact of overseas service on the retention of officers in the Irish Defence Forces. Previous theses on this subject focussed on […]
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Motivated by what to do in the latest Covid19 lockdown, one of our members, Comdt Frank Russell (Retd) has self-published a book of memories and pictures titled: Air, Sea and Land Memories: a pilot revisits. According to Frank, some of the stories relate to his involvement in the Air Corps Air Ambulance, and Search and […]
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Dates for your Diaries The following two upcoming virtual lectures will be of interest to ARCO members and will help pass a few very interesting hours during lockdown. Peace Keeping on the Edge Comdt Kevin McDonald RO and ARCO member is currently undergoing a Masters in Peace and Conflict Studies and will deliver a […]
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On the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann, ARCO salutes the initiative, foresight, and determination of all those Defence Forces Veterans involved in the establishment of ONE on 10 March, 1951. ONE’s services have made a significant contribution to the well-being, needs and interests of retired personnel of […]
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As a recognised organisation within the Defence Community, ARCO represents retired commissioned officers whose collective service represents a repository of knowledge and experience in leading the Defence Forces through demanding operational environments both at home and overseas, and through dynamic internal reorganisations and reforms. ARCO offers this expertise in support of the Commission’s deliberations. ARCO […]
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On 01 February, ARCO requested from the Department of Defence: Information on the mechanisms by which Defence Forces personnel who retired prior to 28 February 2012, and whose annual military pensions (excluding Public Service Pension Reduction) is now less than the equivalent rank or grade, will receive the 2% increase in their respective military pensions […]
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ARCO’s Objectives Whereas significant progress has been made in recent years on our Membership Campaign, on our Mentoring and Networking Projects, on our Website, coupled with the launching of our Social Media Platforms, the subject of Pensions remains a key objective of our Association. Independent Public Service Commission Report Arising from the Independent Public Service […]
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Richmond are looking for a Head of Supply Chain. Details are HERE.