This Bill’s stated purpose is to put in place a new single pension scheme for all new entrants to the public service. Among its proposals is the use of career average earnings, as opposed to final salary, to calculate pension entitlements. The Bill also contains provisions that will impact directly on existing public service pensioners. […]
Author Archives: William Campbell
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Jan
Jan
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Edward Leo Healion, of Churchtown, Dublin and Belmullet, Co. Mayo. On Monday, 3 January 2012, in his 93rd year, in the loving care of the Sisters and Staff at the Holy Family Residence, Roebuck. Beloved husband of the late Ted and loving father of Anne, […]
The President and members of the Executive Committee of the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers wish all members of the association and of the Defence Forces, serving both at home and overseas, a very happy Christmas and a contented and peaceful New Year.
Statement by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D., on Defence Budget 2012 Re-organisation of the Defence Forces A major re-organisation of the Defence Forces will be initiated arising from the reduction in strength of the Permanent Defence Force to 9,500 personnel. This will include a reduction in the number of Army Brigades from […]
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Dec
Dec
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Thomas Finbarr Drohan, Rathfarnham, Dublin. On Friday, 3 December 2011, peacefully and surrounded by his family. Deeply missed by his wife Eleanor, his sons Paddy, Shay and Finbar, his daughter Bríd, daughter-in-law Jacqueline, son-in-law Colin, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law and a wide circle […]
The 17th ARCOIreland Annual General Meeting took place in the Defence Forces School of Catering on Saturday 1st October 2011. The Executive Committee elected for the coming year is as follows: President: Col Brian O’Connor Vice President: Brig Gen Liam Mac Namee Hon Secretary: Lt Col Joe Ahern Hon Treasurer: Lt Col Richard Cummins Hon […]
Over the coming months many of our members’ health insurance will fall due for renewal. The recent dramatic increases in the cost of this insurance, combined with the reduction in pensions and increased taxation, will have prompted many to shop around for a cheaper quote. ARCOIreland has been examining the situation and has found that, […]
Looking for that ideal present for the military person in your life? Chiefs of Staff: The Portrait Collection of The Irish Defence Forces, edited by Colonel Tom Hodson, could be the answer to that ongoing problem. The Book has a foreword by the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, together with fascinating articles on the collection […]
The Curragh Military Museum is well worth a visit by the history buffs among us or as part of a great family day out. The following information will help with the planning. Opening Times Monday – Thursday 0930hrs – 1500hrs Closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays Curator Lt Col Des Healy E-Mail des.healy@defenceforces.ie curraghmilitary.museum@defenceforces.ie […]
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Oct
ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Raymond F. Swan, of “Ashdene”, Standhouse Road, Newbridge, Kildare. On Friday, 30 September 2011, peacefully at Naas Hospital. Beloved husband of Elsie and brother of the late Desmond. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, daughters Deirdre, Louise and Catherine, son Raymond, sons-in-law, brother […]