Niall Collins
Question:
578. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice if she will confirm that serving members of An Garda Síochána presently suspended from duty will also receive a 100 Year Anniversary Commemorative Medal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11018/22]
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I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, but I have not received this information in time. I will write to the Deputy as soon as the information is to hand.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51
I refer to Parliamentary Question No. 578 of 1 March 2022 where you asked:
“To ask the Minister for Justice if she will confirm that serving members of An Garda Síochána presently suspended from duty will also receive a 100 Year Anniversary Commemorative Medal”
As you will recall, I had sought the information you requested from An Garda Síochána and undertook to contact you again once the information was to hand.
As you will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible by law for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including commemorative matters. As Minister, I have no direct role.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that the final criteria in respect of who will receive a centenary commemorative medal has not yet been finalised. I am informed that the final tender for the medal should be awarded shortly. Once awarded, discussion will take place within An Garda Síochána on the criteria for receipt of the medal.
