Here is a request that will interest our members, and on which many will hold strong views. Commandant Amy Colclough, who hails from a well-known military family, is completing her MA in Leadership, Management and Defence Studies at Maynooth University as part of her Joint Command and Staff Course. Her thesis subject is “Has the […]
Category Archives: News
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Feb
Feb
Many members of ARCO will have close associations with Óglaigh Náisiúnta Na hÉireann and with the Gaelic Athletic Association. All members will be delighted to hear that ONE has been selected by the GAA as an official charity partner for 2025 in a landmark initiative to raise vital funds and awareness for veteran homelessness and […]
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Jan
Jan
We published information on our website last November on research being undertaken by the UCD Institute of Food and Health on wintertime Vitamin D status among older adults. The original study asked for volunteers, who were 65 years and over, to take part. The Institute has changed the criteria for involvement in the study and […]
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Nov
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 […]
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Nov
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/
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Sep
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/
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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/
