asked the Minister for Defence if he will state the number of applications received from members of the I.R.A. for pre-Truce medals and the number of medals issued to date; further, if he will state the cause of the delay in dealing with outstanding applications.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Pre-Truce Medals.
55,302 applications have been received for pre-Truce Service Medals; 22,403 medals have been issued to date. There has been no undue delay in dealing with applications.