The Summer 2020 Edition of Signal, the journal of the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers (RACO), includes an article on ARCOIreland’s Profile. As a distinctive group of retired officers, ARCOIreland encourages and fosters our unique fellowship and comradeship. This derives not only from our extensive military service in Óglaigh na hÉireann, but also from our […]
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ARCOIreland congratulates Mrs Jacqui McCrum on her appointment as Secretary-General, Department of Defence with effect from 24 August, on the retirement of Mr Maurice Quinn. ARCOIreland looks forward to working with Mrs McCrum in advancing Veterans’ Affairs, including the Veterans’ Strategy as submitted by ARCOIreland, ONE and IUNVA. Mrs McCrum is currently Deputy Secretary in […]
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In four previous submissions to the Minister of State with Responsibility for Defence, ARCOIreland advanced the argument that no grounds exist for not including the 2019 MSA increase in appropriate military pensions already in payment on 03 July 2019. Following discussions with the newly appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Mr Simon Coveney TD, […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Niall McGarry of Templeogue, Dublin, suddenly and peacefully on 9th July 2020. Beloved husband of Ena (Catherine, née Tynan). Much loved father of Michéle (Reville), Linda (Leenane), Ian, Ronan, Anne (Chandler) and Colin. Will be very sadly missed by his sisters Alison Dunne, Ann […]
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As part of VHI’s COVID-19 update, VHI customers (i.e. policy holders) were advised in April that a percentage of premiums for a three-month period, effective from 15 May 2020, would be waived. VHI further advised that their customers were not required to take any action on this matter, as Group Schemes, including the Army Scheme […]
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Some of our members may be considering registering a new email address with a free email provider. This follows eircom’s decision to charge a monthly fee for this service from 1st July 2020. Some members may already have done so. If you have changed or are about to change your email address, for this or […]
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ONE has launched a GoFundMe Appeal for donations to assist it in creating a new website which is an essential element of its long-term strategy. It hopes to raise 2,000 euro via this LINK. ARCOIreland members are encouraged to donate to this very worthy appeal. The Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen and Women (ONE) has 36 […]
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An article titled “SITREP from ARCOIreland”, was published in the June edition of An Cosantóir. This informative article covers ARCOIreland’s Posture, Submissions to Government Departments, Communications, and the Association’s focus for the short to medium term. An Cosantóir is the official magazine for the Defence Forces. Since 1940, An Cosantóir has charted the history and […]
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The government has today (Friday, 19 June 2020) approved a Revised Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business, with most activity now being moved to Phase 3, beginning on Monday, 29 June 2020. The acceleration of the Roadmap has been made possible thanks to the progress made by the Irish people in suppressing the virus and […]
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The Association of Retired Commissioned Officers congratulates the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the Irish Mission at the United Nations under the leadership of Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason, on Ireland’s successful campaign for an elected seat on the UN Security Council for the 2021 – 2022 term. The Security Council, made up of […]