asked the Minister for Defence if it is proposed at an early date to issue a long service medal to ex-servicemen of the National Army.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Long Service Medals.
Mr. Byrne
Defence Force Regulations provide for the award of service medals to both serving and former non-commissioned officers and men of the Permanent Force possessing the requisite qualifications as to service and conduct.
Contracts for the supply of the medals have been placed and it is hoped that supplies will be available early in 1953.