ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier General Pearse Redmond of Raheny, Dublin on March 14, 2020. Beloved husband of Phil and much loved father of Lorna, Karen and Jocelyn. Pre-deceased by his sister Maureen and his brother Aidan; lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his family, sons-in-law Paul, Michael and […]
Author Archives: William Campbell
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Mar
Mar
Arising from a letter from the Minister’s Private Secretary on 18 February, ARCOIreland responded to the Minister of State with Responsibility for Defence on 05 March. At the outset, ARCOIreland reiterated its strongly held conviction that the Military Service Allowance (MSA) increase must retrospectively apply to all military pensions in payment on 03 July 2019, […]
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Mar
Mar
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Joseph (Joe) Casey of Camden House, Crosshaven, County Cork. On 1st March 2020, unexpectedly, at Cork University Hospital. Dearly beloved husband of Evelyn and loving father of Aileen, Martin, Sara and Padraig. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren Kyran, […]
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Feb
Feb
Slándáil 2020 is Ireland’s inaugural National Security Summit connecting government, industry, academia and civil society. The Summit will be held in ‘The Helix’ Dublin on 25 and 26 February. The speakers include the newly appointed Director of the National Security Analysis Centre, Mr. Dermot Woods, and the Chief of Staff, Vice-Admiral Mark Mellett DSM. […]
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Jan
Jan
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier General Stephen (Steve) Murphy of Mount Merrion, County Dublin and formerly of Tulla, County Clare. On 26th January 2020, peacefully after a short illness. Predeceased by his wife, Joan (Cahill) and son, Patrick. Deeply regretted by his daughters, Eileen, Siobhan, and Orla, son, Declan, […]
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Jan
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Noel O’Brien of Dalkey, County Dublin and formerly of Burncourt, County Tipperary, a member of 39 Cadet Class (1964-1966). On 26th January 2020, peacefully, after a long illness, in the wonderful care of the staff of the Cedar Ward, St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. Beloved […]
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Jan
Jan
Brigadier General Peter O’Halloran, Assistant Chief of Staff, retires from the Defence Forces on the 6th of February 2020. During his long and distinguished career, Brigadier General O’Halloran served in a wide range of appointments, both at home and overseas. A retirement function to mark Brigadier General O’Halloran’s retirement will be held in the Officers’ […]
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Jan
Jan
Arising from the Public Sector Pay Commission, the rate of Military Service Allowance was increased w.e.f. 04 July 2019. Following an ARCOIreland submission, dated 30 July 2019, ARCOIreland was advised by the Private Secretary to the Minister, in a letter dated 10 December 2019, that the MSA increase would be reflected in military pensions of […]
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Jan
Jan
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 […]
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Jan
Jan
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 […]