Defence Forces

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 July 2022

Tuesday, 5 July 2022

Questions (330)

Brian Stanley

Question:

330. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Defence if any of the soldiers at Portlaoise prison who opened fire on 18 May 1988 were awarded a medal or subjected to disciplinary procedures. [36044/22]

Written answers

Minister for Defence

The Military Authorities have confirmed to me that there were no medals awarded, or disciplinary procedures actioned, by the Defence Forces as a result of shots being fired in relation to an incident at Portlaoise prison on 18 May 1988.

Question No. 331 answered with Question No. 323.