asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider issuing a special medal to all old IRA men who are in possession of the Black and Tan medal to mark the 50th anniversary of the Truce.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Special Truce Medal.
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The committee set up to plan and organise the commemoration of the Truce recommended that a special medal should be issued to each person, surviving on 11th July, 1971, to whom a Service (1917-1921) Medal with Bar or a duly awarded Service (1917-1921) Medal without Bar has been or is granted. This recommendation has been accepted and arrangements to have a suitable medal struck have been initiated. The medal will be issued as soon as possible after 11th July, 1971.