Public Service Pay Commission. On 18 October 2016, the Government approved the establishment of an independent Public Service Pay Commission to advise it on public service pay. The Commission will shortly provide an initial report to Government on public service remuneration in the context of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 […]
Author Archives: William Campbell
On 03 April, ARCOIreland made a formal submission to the Public Service Pay Commission on pension related issues. A STRATEGY ON PENSION RELATED ISSUES, drafted by a Working Group, will be presented for approval by the EXCOM on 21 April. Subsequently, the Strategy will be made available to the membership by means of the Association’s […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Patrick (Pat) McKevitt of Killiney, County Dublin and formerly of Carlingford, County Louth. On Tuesday, 11th April 2017, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Ann, and cherished father of Una, Nessa, Maeve and Aine. Pat will be sadly […]
The following are details of upcoming lunches to mark the retirement of three officers of Óglaigh na hÉireann. Members of ARCOIreland may wish to attend the lunches or forward best wishes. Please note that subscriptions will not be sought as part of these functions. The lunches, however, must be booked in advance with the respective […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Michael (Mick) Walsh, former Director Medical Corps, of The Grove, Celbridge, County Kildare and formerly of Bohola, County Mayo, on 2nd March 2017. Predeceased by his wife Maureen and son Luke. Beloved father of Maire, Stephen, Paul, Deirdre and Emer and daughter-in-law Karen. Sadly […]
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ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Martin Coughlan of Beechgrove, Oranmore, Galway and Geashill, Offaly on Saturday, 25th February, 2017. Predeceased by his brother Commandant Larry Coughlan and sister Anne. Beloved husband of Beatrice and much loved father of Kieran, Gráinne, Clodagh and Nicola. Sadly missed by his wife, son […]
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Jan
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Kieran Friel, Laurel Lodge, Castleknock, Dublin 15 and formerly of the Air Corps and Aer Lingus. On January 17th 2017, peacefully, surrounded by his family and in the loving care of the staff at the Mater Private Hospital. Beloved husband of Frances, dear father […]
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Jan
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant W. G. (Liam) Donnelly, late of Foxrock, County Dublin and formerly of Tuam, County Galway, on January 5th 2017, peacefully at St. Vincent’s Hospital. He will be very sadly missed by his beloved wife Eileen, children Aidan, Joan and Barbara, daughter-in-law Marie-Louise, sons-in-law Peter […]
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Dec
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Brendan Oran Cassidy of Churchtown, Dublin and formerly of Granard, County Longford, on 9th December 2016. Brendan died peacefully in the care of his family and carers at home. Loving husband of the late Rosanna and beloved father of Anne, Corona, Conal and Brendan. […]
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A Service of Remembrance to honour and celebrate the life of Lieutenant Colonel Colman Goggin, who died recently, will take place on Wednesday, 9th November 2016, at 1400 hrs in the Garrison Church McKee Barracks and thereafter in Defence Forces Headquarters Officers Mess for refreshments. No doubt many of Colman’s wide circle of friends and […]