Military Medals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 April 2012

Wednesday, 18 April 2012

Ceisteanna (1027)

Brendan Ryan

Ceist:

1045 Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Defence if there is a medal being issued by the Defence Forces in 2013 to commemorate the Volunteer movement; if this medal will be issued to reserve personnel; if not, if he will explain the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17807/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Defence (Deputy Alan Shatter)

Whilst I have recently received a proposal that a commemorative medal be issued in 2013 to all serving members of the Defence Forces, the matter will require further consideration before any decision can be taken.