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The Representative Association of Commissioned Officers (Raco) has elected Commandant Luke Foley as its new president.
Comdt Foley, who joined the Defence Forces in 2002, replaces Comdt Shane Keogh and will serve in the position for two years.
Raco is the representative organisation for Defence Forces officer
He previously served on Raco’s National Executive and as its vice-president and acting president before being elected president by members on Tuesday.
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Comdt Foley has previously served in the Defence Forces’ logistics and human resources departments as well as the personal staff officer of the commander of 2 Brigade.
The Dublin man currently commands the 2 Brigade training centre and has completed a masters in International Relations.
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