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 […]
Category Archives: News
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Dec
Dec
ARCOIreland’s Officers and Executive Committee extend Christmas Greetings to its members, to their extended families, and to all those who supported the Association in the advancement of its objectives during 2021. Keep Protected, Keep Safe and Keep in Contact. Le gach dea-ghuí don Nollaig agus don Athbhliain With best wishes for Christmas and the New […]
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Nov
Nov
On 31st January 1961 a group of young men from all corners of Ireland gathered together for the first time on a square in the Curragh Camp, and the 35th Cadet Class was born. They would spend eighteen gruelling months working to become officers in the Irish Defence Forces and, after that, would be scattered […]
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Nov
Nov
As an ARCO member your analytical skills, decision-making and leadership experience are key volunteer attributes. Credit Unions provide access to affordable financial services in their communities, operate on a not-for-profit basis, and are volunteer led. If you want to gain experience in a new industry or would like to contribute to the value of social […]