Category Archives: News
Nov
ARCO has been contacted by the UCD Institute of Food and Health. The Institute is launching a new research study which aims to improve wintertime Vitamin D status among older adults. The study runs for 10 weeks, and they need adult volunteers, who are 65 years and over, to take part. Volunteers will be asked […]
Nov
ARCO has received correspondence from the Defence Forces Tribunal informing it of a final extension, to 16th December 2024, of the closing date for the submission of statements. A notice to this effect has been placed on the Tribunal website: https://www.toidf.ie/
Sep
In response to feedback received, the Defence Forces Tribunal’s legal team has prepared a document that addresses Frequently Asked Questions. The FAQs are available on the Tribunal’s website at: https://www.toidf.ie/faqs/
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 […]
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/
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]