Introduction The General Election on Saturday, 08 February provides ARCOIreland with ample opportunities: To inform election candidates of the absolute need to promote the rights, interests, quality of life, services, and welfare of retired officers, and eligible spouses or civil partners, and To advocate for the Defence Forces, including its personnel, its veterans, and the […]
Under the auspices of the National Security Analysis Centre, the Government is proposing to develop a National Security Strategy. A public consultation process took place from 05 December through 31 December, ARCOIreland made a formal submission to the Department of An Taoiseach on 28 December, which is attached along with the covering letter. Whereas a […]
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Frank Egan, late of the Ordnance Corps and Templeogue, Dublin 6W. Peacefully, on 31st December 2019, in the wonderful care of the staff of Tallaght University Hospital. Beloved husband and best friend of Marie, much loved dad of Kevin, Fionnuala, Sinéad, Fergus and […]
Happy New Year to all members of ARCOIreland and to the wider Defence Forces Community. The Defence Forces have complied a comprehensive end of year review of their Operational, Training and Educational Activities for 2019, both at home and overseas. To download the Review, circulated by the Defence Forces Press Officer, please click here.
ARCOIreland’s Officers and Executive Committee extend Christmas Greetings to its members, to their extended families, and to those who supported the Association in the advancement of its objectives during 2019. Le gach dea-ghuí don Nollaig agus don Athbhliain With best wishes for Christmas and the New Year
ARCOIreland’s submission in October 2013 informed the consultation process during the elaboration of the White Paper on Defence. ARCOIreland actively participated in a symposium hosted by the Minister for Defence in May 2015. The White Paper on Defence was approved by Government in July 2015. Paragraph 7.7 of the White Paper on Defence includes the […]
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Patrick (Pat) Begley, 2 Retreat Park, Athlone, Westmeath. Peacefully, on Thursday the 12th December 2019. Predeceased by his beloved wife Kathleen and son Padraig. Sadly missed by his loving son Denis, daughters Deirdre, Maeve, Mary, Nuala and Patricia, sister Phil Henderson (Dublin), in-laws, grandchildren […]
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Martin O’Donnell, a member of 28 Cadet Class (1953-1955), River Court, Newbridge, County Kildare. On November 22, 2019, peacefully, after a short illness at Naas Hospital with his loving family by his side. Sadly missed by his loving wife Catherine, sons Shane and […]
Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Information Note ARCOIreland is a proactive member of the Alliance of Retired Public Servants. Following a request from the Alliance, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has provided an Information Note in relation to the amelioration of the Public Service Pension Reduction, and the application of the pension […]
The Association’s 25th AGM took place in McKee Barracks, Dublin on 04 October, with the kind permission of the military authorities. The draft minutes will be circulated, in due course. To view a Report on the AGM download here. Officers’ Reports Reports were presented by the President, Brig Gen Paul Pakenham (Retd), the Hon Secretary: […]
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