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 […]
Category Archives: News
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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 […]
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Feb
Feb
This is the link to the latest campaign video from Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann/Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel (ONE) and highlights the challenges associated with homelessness. https://vimeo.com/droga5dublin/hopecouture ONE, supported by Droga5, launched their ‘Hope Couture’ collection this morning, 16th February 2023, on Grafton Street in the heart of Dublin to shine a light on the […]
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Oct
Oct
ARCO members are often advised to ensure their personal affairs are in order. This involves putting in place prudent personal administrative arrangements to cover all eventualities. With this in mind, and in furtherance of our organisation’s objectives, ARCO reviewed its Family Support Booklet in October 2022. (See: https://arcoireland.com/family-support-booklet/) ARCO wishes to acknowledge the information and […]
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Aug
Aug
ARCO has recently become aware of retired officers encountering problems in obtaining permission to enter the United States as a consequence of having served in countries currently on the US list of restricted countries, whilst in service with the Defence Forces. In some cases this has resulted in considerable personal expense in having to reschedule […]
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Jul
Jul
The 2022 operational budget for the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel (ONE) is €1,020,000. State funding, together with support from ONE’s primary Charity Partner, The Leopardstown Park Hospital Trust, along with contributions from the residents of its homes towards their food and lodgings equates to approximately €650,000. This leaves a funding gap of €370,000. ONE’s […]
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Mar
Mar
The Minister for Defence has established the Independent Review Group, comprised of independent external experts, to examine behaviours in the Defence Forces, and to make recommendations on the measures required to underpin a workplace based on dignity and respect. The Independent Review Group is now accepting submissions from individuals and organisations on issues relevant to […]
09
Feb
Feb
The Minister for Defence and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Simon Coveney T.D., has today, (9th February 2022), welcomed the publication of the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces. LINK TO THE REPORT The Minister said: “This report proposes significant changes for the Defence Forces and Defence provision in Ireland. The report poses […]