Commemorative Medals

Tuesday, 21 March 2017

Questions (1345)

Shane Cassells

Question:

1345. Deputy Shane Cassells asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will review an application for a service medal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14108/17]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Defence

Decisions regarding the award of medals in respect of the 1916 Rising and the War of Independence are dependent on verification and corroborative evidence of the service involved. At this remove it can be difficult to obtain such evidence. I have asked for the case of the relevant individual to be examined and officials from the Department will contact the Deputy directly regarding the matter.