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Category Archives: News
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Jul
Jul
In July 2023 the Government approved the establishment of a Tribunal of Inquiry, pursuant to the provisions of the Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Acts 1921 to 2004, to examine a range of matters pertaining to the effectiveness of the complaints processes within the Defence Forces. The Tribunal delivered its Opening Statement at a public sitting […]
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Jan
Jan
The Terms of Reference for the Tribunal of Inquiry, as recommended by the Independent Review Group on dignity and equality issues in the Defence Forces, may be viewed at: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/777a5-terms-of-reference-tribunal-of-inquiry/ The associated press release from the Department of Defence, including details of the Tribunal Chair, may be viewed at: https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/7fb2c-tanaiste-publishes-terms-of-reference-for-tribunal-of-inquiry-and-appointment-of-tribunal-chair/
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Jun
Jun
An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, accompanied by the Secretary General and senior staff of the Department of Defence, held a consultative meeting with ARCO, represented by the President and Vice President as well as representatives from ONE and IUNVA in the Department of An Taoiseach on 14 June 2023. This was […]
04
May
May
ARCO met with the Secretary General of the Department of Defence in the National Emergency Coordination Centre on 02 May 2023. ARCO acknowledges the Secretary General’s courtesy in consulting with ARCO. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Draft Terms of Reference for the Statutory Inquiry recommended by the Independent Review Group’s Report […]
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Apr
Apr
In correspondence provided to ARCO, and which may be accessed HERE, the Minister for Defence states that he intends to make further appointments to the External Oversight Body of the Defence Forces “specifically the member of an overseas Defence Forces or defence department”. Previously, ARCO expressed its concern over the imbalance of Defence representation on […]
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Apr
Apr
ARCO welcomes the establishment of the External Oversight Body of the Defence Forces but expresses its concern over the imbalance of Defence representation in its membership. The inclusion of a civilian Defence Official should be balanced by the inclusion of a Military Professional. This body will have to have the trust and confidence of both […]
01
Apr
Apr
On the publication of the Report of the Independent Review Group on Dignity and Equality Issues in the Defence Forces, ARCO welcomes the Government’s decision to implement the Report’s 13 recommendations. Following the publication of the Independent Review Group’s report, the Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Seán Clancy commended the bravery of the men and women […]
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Feb
Feb
Launched in May 2020, ARCO’s Twitter Platform now has 1,000 followers. ARCO’s LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook Social Media platforms support the Association’s Information Campaign and Communications Strategy. These Platforms provide cost effective, innovative, and efficient communications support for our membership, provide a marketing tool for the Association, and, in parallel, convey appropriate and relevant information […]