We recently advised ARCO members that Pensions Financial Administration intended to pay the benefit of the 1.5% increase, due from 1st October 2023 under the extended Building Momentum Agreement, in the pension payroll of 30th November 2023 for the vast majority of military pensioners. See our posting of 11th October 2023 at: https://arcoireland.com/pension-adjustment-in-respect-of-october-2023-increase/ Pensions Financial […]
Author Archives: William Campbell
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Nov
Nov
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Ronald (Ronnie) Bermingham of Shanagarry, County Cork, formerly of The Curragh, County Kildare and Hartstonge Street, Limerick on October 21st, 2023, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Marymount Hospice. Beloved husband of Anna and loving father of Gráinne, Nessan, Deirdre and […]
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Nov
Nov
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Nicholas G (Nicky) Hegarty, College Road, Clane, Kildare. On November 8th, 2023, peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Mount Pleasant Lodge Nursing Home, Kilcock. Pre-deceased by his wife Rita and brothers Denis and Charlie. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Nuala, […]
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Oct
Oct
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier-General Dan Rea, Eyrefield, The Curragh, and late of Moorefield Lodge, Newbridge, County Kildare. Dan passed away peacefully on 17th October 2023 surrounded by his loving family and in the compassionate care of the wonderful staff of Naas General Hospital, to the inexpressible grief of […]
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Oct
Oct
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Kevin Roberts of Glanmire, Cork and formerly of Dublin. On October 12th, 2023, peacefully in the presence of his loving family and in the tender loving care of all the staff at the Bon Secours Hospital. Darling husband of Maura, most loving dad of […]
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Oct
Oct
The extended Building Momentum Agreement includes increases to serving personnel and to pensioners in pre-2013 pension schemes. The principle of parity between pay and pensions is therefore being maintained under the agreement to the end of 2023. Pensions awarded under the Single Public Service Pension Scheme, introduced in 2013, are increased in line with Consumer […]
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Oct
Oct
ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Daniel (Danny) Jevens, of Dolcordon, Coolcotts Lane, Wexford Town, Wexford on October 9th, 2023 at Knockeen Nursing Home, Barntown. Beloved husband of the late Dolly, father of Donal and Cormac, and loving brother of Jean. Grandfather to Sarah, Christopher, Ellie, Anna, and the late […]
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Oct
Oct
An open invitation has been issued to members of the Defence Forces to the launch of The Kidnapping, a book by journalists Tommy Conlon and Ronan McGreevy, on the kidnapping and rescue of Don Tidey in 1983. The launch takes place on Thursday, 26th October 2023 at 6.30 pm in Book Upstairs, 17 D’Olier Street, […]
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Oct
Oct
ARCO is seeking a volunteer from among its members to take over the running of its LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook platforms. Launched in March 2022, these platforms provide our organisation with an effective means of communicating with our members and informing our Target Audience. Our Social Media Manager oversees their structure, presentation, and content. ARCO’s […]
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Sep
REMINDER 1: The Chief of Staff, Lieutenant-General Seán Clancy, has issued an invitation to ARCO members to this year’s Defence Forces Veterans’ Day. The ceremony takes place on Sunday, 1st October, in McKee Barracks, Dublin, commencing at 1400 hours. A representative group from ONET and IUNVA will parade, and will be reviewed by the Minister […]